Includes bibliographical references (page 92) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: The Way It Was -- An era of groundbreakers -- The gathering crowds -- Pride and policy -- Taking it to the streets -- Victories -- A declaration for humanity -- Conclusion: The Legacy of 1978 in Civil Rights History -- Biography: Toni Morrison -- Timeline.
Summary:
"The year 1978 was one of steps toward equality in the civil rights movement. In February, Max Robinson successfully became the first African American broadcast network anchor for ABC news. In June, the Supreme Court case California v. Bakke ruled that affirmative action was legal in the United States and race could be included in the criteria for admissions into colleges and universities. In July, the National Organization of Women coordinated an impressive march of 100,000 demonstrators in Washington, DC, in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. And the world watched as African American boxer, Muhammad Ali, defeated Leon Spinks to win his third heavyweight title in September, becoming the first person to ever to win the title three times."-- Publisher's website.
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