Ocean State Libraries

"Written in verse, this biography chronicles the life of a queer civil and women's rights activist who fought for many of the rights we have today, working tirelessly for human rights and the dignity of life for all."--

Profiles the life, influences and achievements of civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr. Includes a timeline and tips on writing a biography.

For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled.

The story of the African American woman who used her talents as a speaker and journalist to work for the civil rights of Black people.

Text and photos look at the life of Ruby Bridges, who was the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the south. --

Tells the stories of ten African-American women freedom fighters.