This fascinating account covers the Civil Rights struggle from the early importation of African slaves up to the present day success and continued efforts to improve the rights and lives of African Americans. Firsthand accounts throughout provide a witnesses' eye view to the events that occurred and the many photographs bring you right back in time. Each of the important people and events are covered in chronological order, from early resistance and Reconstruction to Freedom Summer and Malcolm X. Timeline, glossary and index included. 56 pages, softcover.
