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Book

Atrocities in action

Call Number

  • J 305.896 WINN (CEN, POW)

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Publication Information

Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Press, [2022]

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Audience

Grades: 4-6 Cherry Lake Publishing.

Summary

"The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Atrocities in Action explores the various forms of violent and cruel oppression Black people have endured over the years in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • What is an atrocity?
  • Lynching in early U.S. History
  • The rise of white terrorism
  • Lynching in plain view
  • Targeting veterans
  • Unpunished crimes and lynching's legacy.

Subjects

Added Authors

Kelisa Wing