Brave Leaders and Activists

by J.P. Miller, Chellie Carroll (Illustrator)

Overview

The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of color. It takes great courage to stand up against racial injustice and many Black leaders sacrificed their lives to demand equality. Read about men and women who worked on behalf of all people of color including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, the founders of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and many more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781427128126
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	Black Stories Matter
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	1,122,956
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	1010L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Kofi Annan: The weight of the world 4

Harriet Tubman: Escape to freedom 8

Medgar and Myrlie Evers: Making their voices heard 12

Nelson Mandela: The people's hero 16

Umra Omar: A sense of responsibility 20

Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullers, and Opal Tometi; #BlackLivesMatter 23

Rosa Parks: The bus journey that changed America 26

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Two opposites: one goal 29

Malcolm X: Two opposites: one goal 32

Stuart Hall: Who are we and where do we belong? 35

Barack Obama: His story 37

Mini Biographies

Akon 40

Dr. Pearleen Oliver 41

S. Lee Merritt 41

Kimberly Bryant 42

Craig Watkins 42

Claudia Jones 43

Saran Kaba Jones 44

Paul Stephenson 45

Glossary 46

Learning More and Quote Sources 47

Index, Author and Illustrator Biographies 48

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 4–8—These titles provide brief introductions to Black people of note in the fields of art, activism, science, and sport. Represented are the famous (Beyoncé, Martin Luther King Jr., etc.) and lesser-known (Umra Omar, Mary Seacole, etc.). Two to three pages focus primarily on accomplishments in their respective fields. Emphasis is placed on their individual experiences with racism: for example, Nina Simon was refused admittance into a prestigious music school due to her race. Unfortunately, the brief bios incline toward hagiography; little attention is paid to the personal lives and struggles of these complex people. Still, there is merit in that some of these individuals are seldom the subjects of other biographies, and included are the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement, lending the works currency. VERDICT The volumes provide sufficient introductions to lesser-known Black achievers and may induce readers to more in-depth research. Purchasers should consider based on need.

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