Profiles the four Black players who broke the color barrier in professional football when they were signed on to play for the Los Angeles Rams and the Cleveland Browns. Also discusses how other barriers were broken in the sport, including the quarterback position, coaching positions, referee positions, and positions for Black females at various levels. Includes a glossary and reflection questions.

Provides a history of Asian immigration to the United States, explores Asian Americans' contributions to society in a variety of fields, and explains how they've made the United States a strong economic force in the world. Includes infographics, statistics, quotes, sidebars, and sources for further information.

By following the lives of two Detroit grandfathers--one Black the other white--and their grandchildren, the author tells a riveting tale about racist policies, how they take root, why they flourish, and who profits.

Adapted from "the first full biography in decades, 'King' mixes ... research with brisk and accessible storytelling to forge the definitive life for our times"-- Provided by publisher.

"The story of young Black activists at the helm of fighting injustice over the last century, from the 1920s to the Trayvon generation, and how they transformed America and left an indelible mark on history. Growing up as a Nigerian immigrant in the South Bronx, award-winning journalist Rita Omokha contended with her blackness. In 2020, when George Floyd died at the hands of a white police officer, her exploration further developed as she traveled...

"A poignant picture book biography on how John Lewis got his library card and helped change history. All John Lewis wanted was a library card, but in 1956, libraries were only for white people. That didn't seem fair to John, and so he spent a lifetime advocating for change and fighting against unfair laws until the laws changed. Finally, black people could eat at restaurants, see movies, vote in elections, and even get library cards. With an in-depth...

"As the United States wrestles with the rising tide of hate crimes, Asian Americans have been disproportionately victimized. From the infamous Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to contemporary attempts to restrict Asian land ownership, Asian Americans continue to be regarded as different, aliens in their own country. Why are they still regarded as outsiders, despite their scientific and cultural contributions to our society? The origin and current perceptions...

"A timely, vulnerable, and cutting-edge exploration of the pressures and pitfalls of writing while Black in America in this urgently needed addition to the national conversation of race, money, and art"-- Provided by publisher.

Discusses discrimination and prejudice as experienced by various minority groups in the United States.