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Author:

Tisdale, Rachel, author. aut

Title:

The Woolworths sit-in / Rachel Tisdale.

Publisher:

The Rosen Publishing GroupInc. :

Copyright Date:

c2014

Description:

32 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Civil rights movements--Southern States--History--20th century.
Civil rights--Southern States--History--20th century.
Civil rights demonstrations--Southern States--History--20th century.
African Americans--Southern States--History--20th century.
African Americans--History--Southern States--History--20th century.
Southern States--History--History--20th century.

Notes:

MAR15. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Slavery and human rights -- Separate but equal -- Civil rights organizations -- Challenging the law -- The sit-in begins -- Violence and humiliation -- The sit-ins spread -- Nashville, Tennessee -- A silent march -- The protests spread -- Victory in sight -- Legalizing equality -- A lasting legacy.

Summary:

The 1950s and 60s were a tumultuous time for African Americans as they fought for equality. Sit-ins, a peaceful tactic that displayed patience and determination, were met with incredible hostility. This book takes an unflinching look at the incredible struggles and successes of those who fought these battles to secure their own civil rights.

Series:

We Shall Overcome

ISBN:

1477760652
9781477760659

LCCN:

2013026068

Locations:

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)

RNPC397 -- Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library (Guthrie Center)

KOPC446 -- H.J. Nugen Public Library (New London)