Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Historically black colleges and universities

Label
Historically black colleges and universities
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Intended audience
1000L, Lexile
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Historically black colleges and universities
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Series statement
Racial justice in America: excellence and achievement
Summary
Readers will learn more about the history, traditions, and modern achievements of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). From Howard University and homecoming celebrations to all the amazing graduates of HBCUs, students will discover what makes these institutions so special and vital to America. The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, activities created by Wing, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series illuminates some of the successes and brilliance of the Black community in America. Black excellence has historically been ignored or misrepresented in media and education due to racial bias. These books celebrate Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing, a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
Content