The rise. 1970 /
1970
Selene Castrovilla.
- 96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
- Exploring civil rights .
Includes bibliographical references (page 92) and index.
Introduction: the way it was -- A divided moment -- The whole world was watching -- Women catch a second wave -- Protests -- Race riots -- Searching for fairness -- Conclusion: the legacy of 1970 in civil rights history -- Biography: Aileen Hernandez -- Timeline.
School Library Journal, April 2023 Booklist, April 2023
Explores the key events of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the year 1970, including Charles Edward Gordone who became the first African American playwright to win the Pulitzer Prize, Essence magazine, and more.