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Leslie, Jay,

The rise. 1968 / 1968 Jay Leslie. - 96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. - Exploring civil rights .

Includes bibliographical references (page 92) and index.

Introduction: The Way It Was -- A movement in Memphis -- One nation, two societies -- The view from the mountaintop -- The Civil Rights Act of 1968 -- Welcome to resurrection city -- The cost of Black Power -- Conclusion: The legacy of 1968 in civil rights history -- Biography: Charlene Mitchell -- Timeline.

Explores the key events of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the year 1968, including the Memphis Worker's Strike, Arthur Ashe, the expansion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which implemented the Fair Housing Act, and more.

6.8 5-8 1050L Lexile

ISBN: 9781338837568 9781338837575 1338837567

LCCN: 2022039925

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African Americans--Civil rights--History--Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements--History--United States--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers--United States--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Civil rights--History.
Civil rights movements--History--20th century.
Civil rights workers.

LC Class. No.: E185.615 / .L4725 2023

Dewey Class. No.: 323.11 LES