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Black History Month
Description: Black History Month is celebrated in October each year.
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Gangsta Rap (PDF)
by Benjamin ZephaniahRay has been excluded from school and attends a Social Exclusion Project which means he can develop his music skills. However, another rap band takes a dislike to Ray's music and gang warfare is the result.
Martin Luther King (PDF)
by Verna WilkinsEach title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. Martin Luther King's life is vividly described through detailed text and illustrations, from his humble beginnings in America's Deep South to black Americans' civil rights campaigner in the 1960s. The story of his rise to fame is also the story of black emancipation, giving the young reader an insight into how races treated each other in the very recent past. His death also shows them how deep these divisions were, but Luther King's legacy helps them understand the changed that have come about because of people like him.
Martin Luther King
by Verna WilkinsEach title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. Martin Luther King's life is vividly described through detailed text and illustrations, from his humble beginnings in America's Deep South to black Americans' civil rights campaigner in the 1960s. The story of his rise to fame is also the story of black emancipation, giving the young reader an insight into how races treated each other in the very recent past. His death also shows them how deep these divisions were, but Luther King's legacy helps them understand the changed that have come about because of people like him.
Birmingham and the Long Black Freedom Struggle
by Robert W. Widell, Jr.Birmingham, Alabama looms large in the history of the twentieth-century black freedom struggle, but to date historians have mostly neglected the years after 1963. Here, author Robert Widell explores the evolution of Birmingham black activism into the 1970s, providing a valuable local perspective on the "long" black freedom struggle.
The Black Pimpernel
by Zukiswa WannerThe story of Nelson Mandela’s early years on the run from the apartheid authoritiesJOHANNESBURG. MARCH 1961.Thirty-one activists are on trial for treason. Among their number is Nelson Mandela, a rising star of the resistance movement and one of the biggest threats to the South African government and their racist system of apartheid. To everyone's surprise, they are found not guilty. But rather than relish his newfound freedom, Nelson disappears.With this, the incredible true story of Nelson Mandela's life on the run begins. For months, he is an outlaw, the police and secret services hunting him in vain, living under new identities and separated from his young family. His mission? To set up armed resistance to apartheid, and in doing so change the course of history.Zukiswa Wanner is the award-winning author of four novels, three children’s books and two nonfiction books. Her last children’s book was Africa: A True Book (2019). In 2020, she became the first African woman to be a Goethe Medailist. In the same year she founded the virtual literary festival Afrolit Sans Frontières and was selected among New African’s 100 Most Influential Africans.
The Color Purple (PDF)
by Alice Walker'One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read...it is stunning - moving, exciting, and wonderful' Lenny Henry.nbsp; Set in the deep American south between the wars, this is the classic tale of Celie, a young poor black girl. Raped repeatedly by her father, she loses two children and then is married off to a man who treats her no better than a slave. She is separated from her sister Nettie and dreams of becoming like the glamorous Shug Avery, a singer and rebellious black woman who has taken charge of her own destiny. Gradually Celie discovers the support of women that enables her to leave the past behind and begin a new life.
The Color Purple
by Alice Walker'One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read...it is stunning - moving, exciting, and wonderful' Lenny Henry.nbsp; Set in the deep American south between the wars, this is the classic tale of Celie, a young poor black girl. Raped repeatedly by her father, she loses two children and then is married off to a man who treats her no better than a slave. She is separated from her sister Nettie and dreams of becoming like the glamorous Shug Avery, a singer and rebellious black woman who has taken charge of her own destiny. Gradually Celie discovers the support of women that enables her to leave the past behind and begin a new life.
Introductions to History
by Kevin VerneyThis book is the authoritative introduction to the history of black civil rights in the USA. It provides a clear and useful guide to the political, social and cultural history of black Americans and their pursuit of equal rights and recognition from 1865 through to the present day. From the civil war of the 1860s to the race riots of the 1990s, Black Civil Rights details the history of the modern civil rights movement in American history. This a book no American history or cultural studies student will want to do without.nbsp;
Anita and Me (PDF)
by Meera SyalThe debut novel from the award-winning screenwriter of Bhaji on the Beach. The story of nine-year-old Meena, growing up in the only Punjabi family in the Black Country mining village of Tollington.
Anita and Me
by Meera SyalThe debut novel from the award-winning screenwriter of Bhaji on the Beach. The story of nine-year-old Meena, growing up in the only Punjabi family in the Black Country mining village of Tollington.
Nelson Mandela
by Richard StengelPreviously published as Mandela's WayWritten by the co-author of international bestseller Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela: Portrait of an Extraordinary Man presents fifteen powerful lessons on life and leadership based on the life and work of Nelson Mandela (1918 - 2013), whose fight against apartheid in South Africa has become an enduring example of resistance against injustice and oppression. A recipient of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, Mandela is a man who truly changed the course of world history and is arguably the most inspirational figure of the past century.Stengel spent almost three years with Mandela working on his bestselling autobiography Long Walk to Freedom, and through that process became a close friend. Written with the blessing of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, to which the author will donate a percentage of his royalties, Nelson Mandela: Portrait of an Extraordinary Man is an inspirational book of wisdom that will encourage people of all ages to look within themselves to improve their lives, to reconsider the things they take for granted, and to think about the legacy they leave behind.
Access to History: Civil Rights in the USA 1945-68 (PDF)
by Vivienne SandersCivil Rights in the USA 1945-68 draws on respected and best-selling content from 'Race Relations in the USA 1860-1981' and adapts this content in order to cover the requirements of the shorter units. Tracing the development of African-American civil rights in the USA this title ranges from segregation in the 1950s to the growth of radicalism in the sixties.
Access to History
by Vivienne SandersCivil Rights in the USA 1945-68 draws on respected and best-selling content from 'Race Relations in the USA 1860-1981' and adapts this content in order to cover the requirements of the shorter units. Tracing the development of African-American civil rights in the USA this title ranges from segregation in the 1950s to the growth of radicalism in the sixties.
Access to History
by Vivienne SandersEnsure your students have access to the authoritative and in-depth content of this popular and trusted A Level History series. For over twenty years Access to History has been providing students with reliable, engaging and accessible content on a wide range of topics. Each title in the series provides comprehensive coverage of different history topics on current AS and A2 level history specifications, alongside exam-style practice questions and tips to help students achieve their best. This title gives a detailed account of the history of Black, Hispanic, Native and Asian Americans since the American Civil War onwards and illustrates the changing nature of the political, social and economic struggles throughout this period. Particular attention is paid to the role of individuals such as Booker T Washington, Harry Truman and Martin Luther King, as well as examining the roles of government and other organisations in influencing the changes, progress and regressions which characterise this history of race relations.
Black and She's Leaving Home
by Keith SahaBlack Nikki doesn't think her dad is a racist … He just cares deeply about his community … But when a Zimbabwean family move in over the road, the dog won't stop barking … The local kids start lobbing stones … And her dad starts laying down the law.Black is a hard-hitting play about racial tensions in the UK todayShe's Leaving HomeAt 15, Kelsey has her whole life in front of her and feels that she has everything she wants: good mates, a supportive family and big ambitions. But as the years roll by she slowly realises that leaving home to fulfill her dreams isn't as easy as she first imagined.She's Leaving Home was commissioned by Culture Liverpool as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles seminal album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.With bracing insight into the worlds of two young women with very different struggles, Keith Saha's Black and She's Leaving Home force the issues of modern Britain to take centre stage. This edition was published to coincide with 20 Stories High's national tour of Black in 2018.
Black and She's Leaving Home
by Keith SahaBlack Nikki doesn't think her dad is a racist … He just cares deeply about his community … But when a Zimbabwean family move in over the road, the dog won't stop barking … The local kids start lobbing stones … And her dad starts laying down the law.Black is a hard-hitting play about racial tensions in the UK todayShe's Leaving HomeAt 15, Kelsey has her whole life in front of her and feels that she has everything she wants: good mates, a supportive family and big ambitions. But as the years roll by she slowly realises that leaving home to fulfill her dreams isn't as easy as she first imagined.She's Leaving Home was commissioned by Culture Liverpool as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles seminal album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.With bracing insight into the worlds of two young women with very different struggles, Keith Saha's Black and She's Leaving Home force the issues of modern Britain to take centre stage. This edition was published to coincide with 20 Stories High's national tour of Black in 2018.
Nelson Mandela (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.
Nelson Mandela (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.
Nelson Mandela (large print)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.
Martin Luther King (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Martin Luther King (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Martin Luther King (large print)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Be a King
by Carole Boston Weatherford and James E. RansomeYou can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall.You can be a King. Beat the drum for justice. March to your own conscience. Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, Carole Weatherford's poetic text encapsulates the moments that readers today can reenact in their own lives. See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn to follow his example, as he dealt with adversity and never lost hope that a future of equality and justice would soon be a reality. As times change, Dr. King's example remains, encouraging a new generation of children to take charge and change the world . . . to be a King.
Be a King
by Carole Boston Weatherford and James E. RansomeYou can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall.You can be a King. Beat the drum for justice. March to your own conscience. Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, Carole Weatherford's poetic text encapsulates the moments that readers today can reenact in their own lives. See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn to follow his example, as he dealt with adversity and never lost hope that a future of equality and justice would soon be a reality. As times change, Dr. King's example remains, encouraging a new generation of children to take charge and change the world . . . to be a King.