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The impact of Black churches on the Civil Rights Movement
Publication Information
Minnneapolis, Minnesota : Abdo Publishing, 2020.
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 24 cm.
Series
Summary
During the civil rights movement, Black churches were places of hope and refuge. Many Black religious leaders were also civil rights activists. This book explores the history of Black churches and the roles they played during the civil rights movement. Includes text, images, and back matter, plus a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
Contents
- Chapter 1. The Bethel bombing
- chapter 2. Early history
- chapter 3. The Civil Rights Movement
- chapter 4. Protests and gatherings
- chapter 5. Legacy.
Subjects
- African Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
- Civil rights > Religious aspects > Christianity > Juvenile literature.
- Race relations > Religious aspects > Christianity > Juvenile literature.
- African American churches > Juvenile literature.
- African American civil rights workers > Juvenile literature.
- African American religious leaders > Juvenile literature.
- African Americans > Religion > History > 20th century.
- United States > Constitution.