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      The Grand Contraband Camp

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      During the American Civil War, escaped slaves found refuge near Union forts. They formed communities called contraband camps. The largest of these was the Grand Contraband Camp near Fort Monroe…

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      The March on Washington and Its Legacy

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      The March on Washington was the largest protest gathering in the American civil rights movement. Thousands of protesters marched on Washington, D.C., in 1963, [demanding] equal rights for African Americans…

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      Two Bloody Sundays: Civil Rights in America and Ireland

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      Includes publisher’s web address to access additional online references.

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      Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      In 1954, segregation in public schools was banned. But the road to desegregate American schools was long and difficult. Activist Daisy Bates helped nine black students integrate Little Rock Central…

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      Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      In the 1960s, NASA relied on human computers, skilled women who did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes…

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      The Making of Motown

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      Motown music emerged in the United States in the 1960s, launching the careers of many African American musicians and shaping culture and society during the American civil rights movement. This…

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      Oney Judge: Escape from Slavery and the President’s House

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      President George Washington and his wife enslaved more than 150 people in the mid-1700s. In 1796, one of their slaves escaped. Her name was Oney Ona Judge. Oney Judge: Escape…

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      Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became the first black student to attend the previously all-white school. This event paved…

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      The Scottsboro Boys

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      In 1931, nine black teenagers were arrested in Alabama. The young men were accused of crimes they did not commit, including rape. This unjust arrest led to years of imprisonment…

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      The Story of the Black National Anthem

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song Lift Every Voice and Sing evolved into an anthem for black…

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      Gender and Race in Sports

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      Gender and Race in Sports examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to today's stars, women of color provide examples of courage and strength…

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      Blacks in Paris: African American Culture in Europe

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      After World War I, many African Americans found a welcoming home in Paris while the fight for civil rights continued in the United States. African American soldiers, writers, performers, and…

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      Barbara Jordan: Politician and Civil Rights Leader

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      Barbara Jordan’s work as an educator, a lawyer, and a politician helped shape the American civil rights movement. Barbara Jordan: Politician and Civil Rights Leader explores her legacy.

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      Politics and Protest in Sports

      Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

      …covers the history of athletes of color using their position on the national stage to fight racism and injustice. –Provided by publisher.

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      Protesting Police Violence in Modern America

      Jd Duchess Harris Phd

      From the civil rights movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. This book explores the history of police violence in the United States and how Americans…

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      The Killing of George Floyd

      Jd Duchess Harris Phd,Alexis Burling

      This title takes a look at George Floyd’s death at the hands of police, explores the history of police brutality in the United States, and examines the national and global…

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      Policing in America

      Jd Duchess Harris Phd,A W Buckey

      This title explores the roles police officers have in US society and the history of policing, including arguments for and against police reform. It also highlights today’s discussions around defunding…

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      The History of Racism in America

      Jd Duchess Harris Phd,Tammy Gagne

      This book explores the history of racism and how these inequalities are still visible today. From slavery to Jim Crow segregation, racism has a long, deeply rooted history in the…

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      Justice for George Floyd

      Jd Duchess Harris Phd,Tammy Gagne

      On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died while in the custody of four officers of Minnesota’s Minneapolis Police Department. One of the officers had knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly…

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      Race and the Media in Modern America

      Jd Duchess Harris Phd,Tammy Gagne

      Racial bias, both implicit and explicit, is easy to see in American news media. Race and the Media in Modern America explores differences in reporting about people of different races…

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      Politics and Civil Unrest in Modern America

      Jd Duchess Harris Phd,Marne Ventura

      This book explores the government’s response to protests and policies introduced by legislators to combat police violence. Americans are fighting back against police violence, calling for police departments to be…

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      Race and Policing in Modern America

      Jd Duchess Harris Phd,R L Van

      This book explores how the US criminal justice system perpetuates inequality, from the police’s origins as slave patrols to the school-to-prison pipeline. The United States has the highest incarceration rate…

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