Fighting for Equality: Racial Justice in North America

by Nareissa Smith

Overview

Racial justice seeks the fair, equal treatment of everyone regardless of their race or ethnicity. Throughout history, people of color in North America have faced racial injustices such as housing discrimination, land loss, and voter suppression. The fight for racial equality is not just historical—it is an ongoing effort across the continent.

Fighting for Equality explains the arrival of different communities of color in North America, the challenges they have faced over time, and the racial justice they have sought, achieved, and still work toward. From resisting colonization to the labor and civil rights movements to social media campaigns against hate, dive into the historical and modern efforts for racial justice in North America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798765627181
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2025
Series:	Spotlight on Social Justice
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	12 - 14 Years

About the Author

Nareissa Smith is a freelance writer, lawyer, and former law professor. During her twelve years as a law professor, she taught courses in Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, Critical Race Theory, and Women and the Law. Because of her background, her writing focuses on legal issues impacting communities of color and women of color. She is based in North Carolina.

Editorial Reviews

"Thought-provoking and unsettling, this series explores major social justice issues in North America, with a focus on the U.S. . . . Throughout, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own perspectives, while sidebars challenge stereotypes with eye-opening insights."—School Library Journal

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