Bibliograph

The rise, Nel Yomtov

Type

Label

The rise, Nel Yomtov

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 92) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 10-14, Scholastic IncGrades 7-9, Scholastic Inc

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The rise

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1341990612

Responsibility statement

Nel Yomtov

Series statement

Exploring civil rights

Summary

"The year 1978 was one of steps toward equality in the civil rights movement. In February, Max Robinson successfully became the first African American broadcast network anchor for ABC news. In June, the Supreme Court case California v. Bakke ruled that affirmative action was legal in the United States and race could be included in the criteria for admissions into colleges and universities. In July, the National Organization of Women coordinated an impressive march of 100,000 demonstrators in Washington, DC, in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. And the world watched as African American boxer, Muhammad Ali, defeated Leon Spinks to win his third heavyweight title in September, becoming the first person to ever to win the title three times."--, Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Introduction: The Way It Was -- An era of groundbreakers -- The gathering crowds -- Pride and policy -- Taking it to the streets -- Victories -- A declaration for humanity -- Conclusion: The Legacy of 1978 in Civil Rights History -- Biography: Toni Morrison -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

Classification