Discusses important events during the fight for human and civil rights. Short biographies of civil rights leaders, authors, artists, and other powerful African Americans are included
Includes index
"ABDO & Daughters"--Page 4 of cover
The civil rights movement -- Segregation in the schools -- A murder that rocked the nation -- The rise of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- The bus to civil rights -- Nonviolent protests -- Birmingham, Alabama -- The march on Washington -- Breaking down the walls of racism