Tammy Gagne
267) Ke$ha
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the American singer, discussing her years as an honor student in high school, her breakout album of 2010, and her rise to worldwide popularity.
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Language
English
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"Racial bias, both implicit and explicit, is easy to see in American news media. [This book] . . . explores differences in reporting about people of different races, as well as why representation in all levels of media are important to combat systemic racism"--Provided by publisher.
270) The birth of hip-hop
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"The hip-hop movement began in the 1970s. It included music and other forms of self-expression. Hip-hop music has evolved since then. [...] But it has similar themes and messages. It is still a way for Black people and minorities to express themselves. It continues to bring attention to social issues, such as discrimination and poverty. It has the power to inspire change. Please join me in exploring the history and evolution of hip-hop."--Page 4.
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English
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Description
"This book explores who George Floyd was, what happened the day he died, and the protests that followed. Floyd's death caused a wave of protests across the United States and around the world calling for an end to police violence."--
"On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died while in the custody of four officers of Minnesota's Minneapolis Police Department. One of the officers had knelt on Floyd's neck for nearly ten minutes. Floyd's death caused a wave...
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English
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Description
"John Lewis is an influential African American politician who played a key role in the civil rights movement. He raised awareness of racial discrimination and violence in the 1960s. This book explores Lewis's activism and political career. Includes infographics and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In 1992 African American politician Carol Moseley Braun ran for the United States Senate. The US Senate is made up of 100 senators. Most of the senators at the time were white men. Moseley Braun wanted the Senate to more closely reflect American society. She argued that all people are supposed to be represented in a democracy."--Page 4.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Aretha Franklin was legendary singer and activist. Her music helped shape the civil rights movement and inspired many people. 'Aretha Franklin: Legendary Singer' explores her life and legacy"--Provided by publisher.
