Bibliograph

The movement, 1957, by Susan Taylor ; [content consultants, Senator Nan Grogan Orrock, Crystal R. Sanders, PhD]

Type

Label

The movement, 1957, by Susan Taylor ; [content consultants, Senator Nan Grogan Orrock, Crystal R. Sanders, PhD]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes glossary, bibliographical references (pages 92-93), and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10-13, Scholastic Inc

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 5-8, Scholastic Inc

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The movement

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1250429047

Responsibility statement

by Susan Taylor ; [content consultants, Senator Nan Grogan Orrock, Crystal R. Sanders, PhD]

Series statement

Exploring civil rights

Sub title

1957

Summary

"The year 1957 was full of new beginnings and hope for a growing movement. In January, prominent civil rights leaders attended a historic meeting in Georgia with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the helm ... Progress toward equality for Black Americans was slow, but commitment to the movement continued to deepen during the year as the prospect of change seemed possible."--Provided by publisher"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 1957 was full of new beginnings and hope for a growing movement. In January, prominent civil rights leaders attended a historic meeting in Georgia with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the helm. In September, as protests were heating up around the nation, a group of Black students, known as the Little Rock Nine, integrated Central High School in Arkansas. At the same time, activists' push for legislation resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Progress toward equality for Black Americans was slow, but people's commitment to the movement continued to deepen during the year as the prospect of change seemed possible. This detailed account explains why 1957 was such a critical year in the civil rights movement"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction : the way it was -- Leaders organize for change -- Dr. King on the world stage -- Prayer pilgrimage for freedom -- The little rock nine -- Full steam ahead -- The civil rights act of 1957 -- Conclusion : the legacy of 1957 in civil rights history -- Biography : Thurgood Marshall -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

1957

Contributor

Creator