Russell-Brown, Katheryn

Summary: "A picture biography of educator and politician Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 was the first Black woman elected to Congress and in 1972 was the first Black candidate from a major political party (the Democratic party) to run for the United States presidency. An afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists are included"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Lee & Low Books 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CHI

Rappaport, Doreen

Summary: As a student, teacher, lawyer, and judge, Ruth often experienced unfair treatment. But she persisted, becoming a cultural icon, championing equality in pay and opportunity. Her brilliant mind, compelling arguments, and staunch commitment to truth and justice have convinced many to stand with her, and her fight continues to this day.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Hyperion 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GIN

Robbins, Dean

Summary: "Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood. Pedro danced to Latin songs in his Puerto Rican neighborhood. It was the 1940s in New York City, and they were forbidden to dance together . . . until first a band and then a ballroom broke the rules. Machito and His Afro-Cubans hit the scene with a brand-new sound, blending jazz trumpets and saxophones with Latin maracas and congas creating...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.3 ROB

Weatherford, Carole Boston

Summary: A biography of American entertainer and political activist Paul Robeson.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROB