LibGuides: Duchess Harris Collection at Capital City PCS: Freedom's Promise

About Freedom's Promise:

History is shaped by people who work for change. Throughout history, those who have faced discrimination have made significant accomplishments while fighting to secure their rights. Some of these achievements have become well known, while others are more obscure. The books in Freedom's Promise series detail many of these stories and perspectives. Discover important events and the people who have influenced society, science, culture, and the arts.

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Freedom's Promise

The March on Washington and Its Legacy by Duchess Harris
Call Number: 323.119
ISBN: 1532117728
The March on Washington was the largest protest gathering in the American civil rights movement. Thousands of protesters marched on Washington, DC, in 1963. They demanded equal rights for African Americans. The March on Washington and Its Legacy explores the legacy of this iconic march.
Two Bloody Sundays: Civil Rights in America and Ireland by Duchess Harris
Call Number: 323.119
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
In the 1960s, African Americans protested for equal rights in the United States. In the 1970s, Catholics demanded equality in Northern Ireland. Catholics were influenced by the American civil rights movement. But peaceful protests erupted into violence on two fateful days. Two Bloody Sundays: Civil Rights in America and Ireland explores the legacies of the Bloody Sunday in Alabama and the Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland.
The Making of Motown by Duchess Harris; Rebecca Rowell
Call Number: 338.761
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
Motown music emerged in the United States in the 1960s. It launched the careers of many African American musicians. Motown music shaped culture and society during the American civil rights movement. The Making of Motown explores the history and legacy of Motown.
The Scottsboro Boys by Duchess Harris; Tom Head
Call Number: 345.761
ISBN: 1532117752
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
In 1931, nine black teenagers were arrested in Alabama. The young men were accused of crimes they did not commit, including rape. This unjust arrest led to years of imprisonment and trials for the young men, who were known as the Scottsboro Boys. The Scottsboro Boys examines their legacy and how their trials shaped the criminal justice system.
Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools by Duchess Harris; Tom Head
Call Number: 379.263
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became the first black student to attend the previously all-white school. This event paved the way for widespread school desegregation in the South. Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools explores Bridges's legacy.
Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine by Duchess Harris; Blythe Lawrence
Call Number: 379.263
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
In 1954, segregation in public schools was banned. But the road to desegregate American schools was long and difficult. Activist Daisy Bates helped nine black students integrate Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine explores their legacy.
Hidden Heroes by Duchess Harris; Rebecca Rowell
Call Number: 629.45
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA explores the legacy of NASA's human computers.
The Story of the Black National Anthem by Duchess Harris; A. R. Carser
Call Number: 782.25
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" evolved into an anthem for black people in the United States. The Story of the Black National Anthem explores the history and the legacy of this uplifting song.
Barbara Jordan by Duchess Harris; Deirdre R. J. Head
Call Number: 921 JOR
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
Barbara Jordan's work as an educator, a lawyer, and a politician helped shape the American civil rights movement. Barbara Jordan: Politician and Civil Rights Leader explores her legacy.
Oney Ona Judge by Duchess Harris; Lindsay Wyskowski
Call Number: 921 JUD
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
President George Washington and his wife enslaved more than 150 people in the mid-1700s. In 1796, one of their slaves escaped. Her name was Oney Judge. Oney Judge: Escape from Slavery and the President's House explores her story and her legacy.
Blacks in Paris: African American Culture in Europe by Duchess Harris; Anitra Budd
Call Number: 944.36
ISBN: 1532117671
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
After World War I, many African Americans found a welcoming home in Paris while the fight for civil rights continued in the United States. African American soldiers, writers, performers, and activists influenced French society. Blacks in Paris: African American Culture in Europe explores the legacy of African Americans in Paris.
The Grand Contraband Camp by Duchess Harris
Call Number: 973.71
Publication Date: 2018-12-15
During the American Civil War, escaped slaves found refuge near Union forts. They formed communities called contraband camps. The largest of these was the Grand Contraband Camp near Fort Monroe in Virginia. The Grand Contraband Camp explores the history and legacy of this camp.