The inspiring story of the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War is important and unforgettable, yet it's unfamiliar to many people. These soldiers served heroically to win the freedom of a nation where "all men are created equal." However, many of those who fought would not get to experience the freedom for which they risked their lives.

Examines the story behind the photographs of American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos with their heads bowed and fists raised in silent protest of racial injustice during the 1968 Olympic medal ceremony for their gold and bronze medals in the 200-meter sprint. Includes a timeline, resources for further information, text-related questions, and color photographs.

Presents facts and photos about the 15th New York Voluntary Infantry Regiment, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters--an African American troop who fought during World War I. Discussing forming the group, fighting for equality in battle, and their rise to fame and recognition. Includes a glossary, index, Common Core connection, and resources for further information.

Explores the life and career of Calvin Spann, a fighter pilot during World War II and a Tuskegee airman. Discusses the segregation in the military during World War II, the racism Spann faced when he returned from war, and what his life was like after he left the military. Includes information sidebars, photographs, statistics, critical thinking questions, fast facts, a glossary, and resources for further information.

In April 1864, the Union garrison at Fort Pillow was comprised of almost six hundred troops, about half of them black. The Confederacy, incensed by what it saw as a crime against nature, sent its fiercest cavalry commander, Nathan Bedford Forrest, to attack the fort with about 1,500 men. The Confederates overran the fort and drove the Federals into a deadly crossfire. Only sixty-two of the U.S. colored troops survived the fight unwounded. Many accused...

"A celebrated scholar's history of the American Revolution, from its origins to its aftermath, which emphasizes the contributions of groups usually omitted in this story: Native Americans, African Americans, and women"--

Explores the circumstances of African-Americans who fought in the Civil War, including slaves, free southerners, and northerners.

When an estranged friend refuses the Congressional Medal of Honor for service during World War II, a retired judge tries to find out why and in the process solves a mystery, heals his friendship, saves a marriage, and falls in love.