Living through the Civil Rights Movement /Linden McNeilly ; [edited by Keli Sipperley.
- [Vero Beach, FL] : Rourke Educational Media, (c)2019.
- 1 online resource : color illustrations.
- American culture & conflict .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Living through the Civil Rights era -- Separate is not equal -- Justice: not for everyone -- Halt the buses! -- A seat at the table -- Long trip to freedom -- A better world -- Glossary.
What was it like to live through the Civil Rights Movement? What events caught the public's attention? How did ordinary people bring about change? Discover the people who made a difference in the future of the nation, and learn how some things we take for granted today were the result of long struggles, peaceful protests, and pressure on the government.