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Ruth's story is fiction, but The Green Book and its role in helping a generation of African American travelers is historical fact. Can Ruth's family finally make a safe journey from Chicago to Alabama?

Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, The African American Experience shines a spotlight on African Americans and their many exciting contributions to U.S. society. From musicians and athletes to media and political leaders, African American people enrich American life. Writers such as Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison offer eye-opening glimpses into their lives and cultural history. Baseball pioneer...

Riyah is a beautiful little one year old girl who's first words came with much anticipation. She quickly mastered her hellos and her goodbyes. She could say "eat" when she was hungry, and "finish" when she was done. "Dada" came pretty easy for her too. As her vocabulary continued to build, mom stayed at the edge of her seat, waiting for her to say "Mama." Little did she know, Riyah knew it all along, and with dad's help she finally said it. The sweetest...

As far as my family can remember, from back in the early 1960s up to the present, most summers when school is out African American children are sent down South to stay with close family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, to learn how to work the fields or just for free child care. In those days, we truly believed in the scripture that says, "I am my brother's keeper" (Genesis 4:9). This story is about a little girl named Kiari in the...

When a young African-American seamstress named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus to a white passenger, she turned the smoldering civil rights movement into a firestorm. For years, blacks in the South had seen their civil liberties stolen through segregation laws that demanded the races be kept separate but equal - except there was no equality in it. Parks’ arrest was chosen to challenge the constitutionality...

Cruz's Cars is a story exploring black joy, family, and a love for cars. A gift of a toy car and a family ride through varying environments is an eye opening experience for everyone. Enjoy the skies, the cars, and the smiles. Let's ride.

What would you do if the love of your life is the Catch Of An Eye and he betrays you? Do you take revenge? Do you kill or do you forgive? Sabrina travels the maze of life looking for the answer. This novel contains a soundtrack on compact disc.

From forests to beaches, from swamps to cities, there's so much to see and do in America! Join a family as they travel from sea to shining sea. This wordless picture book features beautiful illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.

African Americans in the United States fought for a long time for equality. This enlightening book details lives of some of the most successful African Americans who have overcome racism and segregation. The vibrant images and stunning facts allow readers to learn about discrimination, Civil Rights, and some of the most notable African American contributions to art, music, and literature--including such people as Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, and...

Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., was known for his battles in the ring as well as his achievements outside of it. An outspoken activist, he joined the Nation of Islam and followed Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement. He refused to fight in the Vietnam War for a cause he did not believe in, even though some saw him as a coward. Even with failing health from Parkinson's disease, Ali continued to fight for and defend people who were...