Black History
More than Just a Month
Published on 27. December 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
190 pages
978-1-4758-0261-0 (ISBN)
Description
Some of the most interesting people and events of the past often get bypassed in a classroom. This includes a large number of African-Americans who helped build this country. Black History: More Than Just A Month pays tribute to these forgotten individuals and their accomplishments. Some of the people included are war heroes, inventors, celebrities, athletes, etc. This book is a great supplement to any history class.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
287 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-0261-0 (9781475802610)
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12/2012
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Education
€38.99
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12/2012
1st Edition
Bloomsbury eBooks US
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Person
Mike Henry has been an educator for over 31 years.He has worked with students from all levels, elementary to college. (A portion of the book sales will be donated to the United Negro College Fund.)
Content
Preface
1. Leaving But Not By Choice
The first slaves arrive in the New World but many must choose sides when the Patriots and the Redcoats start fighting.
2. Old Ways in a New Nation
It might be a new country but for most African-Americans, nothing has changed.
3. The Fight for Freedom
The conflict between individual rights vs. states' rights!
4. The Time of Change
Emancipation brings new beginnings and expectations.
5. Becoming Part of the Solution
As time goes by, the spotlight begins to shine brighter on African-Americans.
6. Success of the Struggle
From boycotts on the job to marches to the White House, the strides of victory are marked by triumph and tragedy.
7. Top of the Lists
The achievements of African-Americans from the battlefields to space. Many of whom are never heard of or mentioned!
8. Bibliography
1. Leaving But Not By Choice
The first slaves arrive in the New World but many must choose sides when the Patriots and the Redcoats start fighting.
2. Old Ways in a New Nation
It might be a new country but for most African-Americans, nothing has changed.
3. The Fight for Freedom
The conflict between individual rights vs. states' rights!
4. The Time of Change
Emancipation brings new beginnings and expectations.
5. Becoming Part of the Solution
As time goes by, the spotlight begins to shine brighter on African-Americans.
6. Success of the Struggle
From boycotts on the job to marches to the White House, the strides of victory are marked by triumph and tragedy.
7. Top of the Lists
The achievements of African-Americans from the battlefields to space. Many of whom are never heard of or mentioned!
8. Bibliography