Lawrence Public Library

The movement, 1965, by Jay Leslie

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

contains biographical information

illustrations

index present

Ages 10-14, Scholastic Inc

Grades 4-6, Scholastic Inc

non fiction

The movement

bibliography

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by Jay Leslie

Exploring civil rights

1965

"The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement. Resistance was often met with violence against Black Americans fighting to end discrimination and segregation. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law continued to persevere. The year 1965 was fraught with assassination, brutal attacks, and an attempt to deny Black Americans the right to vote. In February, Malcolm X, a Black religious leader and human rights activist, was slain. Bloody Sunday followed in March, when 600 civil rights protesters attempted to walk from Selma to Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, to oppose the suppression of the Black vote. As a result, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was ultimately signed into law in August. The civil rights movement succeeded in getting legislation passed, but the fight against racism, discrimination, and hatred was far from over. This detailed account explains why 1965 was such a critical year in the civil rights movement"--, Provided by publisher

Introduction : the way it was -- Visions of a great society -- Malcolm X -- A peaceful protest turns deadly -- Going to war against the war -- The ballot is won -- The push for housing equality -- Conclusion : the legacy of 1965 in civil rights history -- Biography : Kamala Harris -- Timeline

juvenile