Hidden Black History: From Juneteenth to Redlining

by Amanda Jackson Green

Overview

Many important moments in history have not been taught in schools or explored in the mainstream media. These events often include people of color and involve Black history. This “whitewashing” of history, intentional or not, puts all Americans at a disadvantage. Learn about Black history moments that shaped America, from the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Virginia in 1619 to the Freedom Summer of 1964, and read about efforts to reshape how we teach Black history in schools in the 21st century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728430287
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	The Fight for Black Rights
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	687,110
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Amanda Jackson Green is a storyteller, editor, and communications professional. Her lifelong love of writing began in third grade, when she wrote her first book about celebrating the differences in her mixed-race family. She lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and two sweet pups.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 1619 4

Chapter 2 Teaching Black History 10

Chapter 3 History Remembered 16

Chapter 4 New Lesson Plans 24

Hidden Black History Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Learn More 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"[E]asy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2021

Gr 3–7—The six attractive books in this series take on distinct perspectives in the fight for Black rights. Each book provides a bit of history on its topic then addresses current events and movements. Focused less on statistics, stories that include dates and people are used to bring these books to life. Readers will be excited to read about people they are familiar with and intrigued to research historical figures who are unfamiliar. Personal questions interspersed throughout ask readers to identify what they would do in similar situations. These short books are easy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. VERDICT A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights.

School Library Journal