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Focus on the Harlem Renaissance
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Harlem Renaissance combined art and social change in the early 1900s. Black leaders and artists celebrated their cultural roots and demanded equitable treatment. Readers get a firsthand… Read More →
Focus on the Women's Suffrage Movement
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
Since the beginning of the US, women have fought for gender equality. Many women additionally fought for racial equality. Through current and historical photographs, learn about the women who Read More →
History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
Analyze historical events in US history with a focus on photos that help tell stories of people from underrepresented groups. Readers are asked to think critically about who took the photos,… Read More →
Abolitionism: The Movement to End Slavery
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
The abolitionist movement fought to end slavery long before the Civil War. Abolitionists campaigned for freedom for enslaved people. Abolitionists used print materials, passionate speeches,… Read More →
American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
This study of slavery in America balances accounts of oppression with true stories of resistance and resilience, centering on the voices of enslaved people. Page Plus QR codes link readers to Read More →
Jim Crow: Segregation and the Legacy of Slavery
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
Even after the institution of slavery became illegal, the legacy of slavery continued through injustices created by the Jim Crow laws. Learn more about these discriminatory laws that have… Read More →
Resistance to Slavery: From Escape to Everyday Rebellion
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
In addition to slave uprisings and escapes on the Underground Railroad, enslaved people also resisted their mistreatment through small acts in their everyday lives. Discover the many forms of Read More →
Slavery and Reconstruction: The Struggle for Black Civil Rights
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
With the freeing of four million enslaved people after the Civil War, the Reconstruction period brought new victories and challenges in the fight for Black rights. Learn more about this… Read More →
Slavery and the Civil War: Rooted in Racism
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning… Read More →
The Slave Trade: Black Lives and the Drive for Profit
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
Racism and profit were driving forces in the growth of slavery. The transatlantic trade of enslaved people saw millions of kidnapped Africans sent around the world, many of them to the… Read More →
Gun Violence and the Fight for Public Safety
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
Among similar countries, the United States has a unique problem with gun violence. Gun-related deaths and injuries happen at high rates every year. Debates over how to reduce gun violence… Read More →
Immigration, Refugees, and the Fight for a Better Life
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
Throughout history and into the modern day, people have moved from place to place to flee danger and seek out better lives. But immigrants and refugees often meet harsh realities on their… Read More →
Income Inequality and the Fight over Wealth Distribution
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
In America, the amount of money people earn for doing the same job isn't always equal. The United States only recently made it illegal to pay men more than women for the same job, and the… Read More →
Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
Investigate hard topics facing our society—from gun violence to immigration. Learn how problems developed and hear from underrepresented persons involved in these struggles. Reflection… Read More →
Mass Incarceration, Black Men, and the Fight for Justice
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
In the United States, Black men are almost six times more likely to be imprisoned than white men. This disproportionate impact can be traced back to slavery, Jim Crow laws, and the… Read More →
The Opioid Epidemic and the Addiction Crisis
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
The US has seen an alarming rise in the numbers of people addicted to and overdosing on opioid drugs, including oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl, and heroin. Learn about history of the opioid… Read More →
Use of Force and the Fight against Police Brutality
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
In the spring and summer of 2020, several high-profile cases put a renewed spotlight on law enforcement's use of force in the United States, especially against Black people. Activist groups… Read More →