Boycotts, Strikes, and Marches: Protests of the Civil Rights Era

In Boycotts, Strikes, and Marches: Protests of the Civil Rights Era, readers 12 through 15 explore five groundbreaking protests of the 1950s, ’60s, and early ’70s. Become immersed in the spirit of the Montgomery bus boycott, the draft card burning protests of the Vietnam War, the Delano grape strike and boycott, the first gay pride rally, and the Women’s Strike for Equality. Learn about the conditions that prompted these demonstrations and how protest organizers used critical and creative thinking to surmount the challenges they faced to initiate meaningful change. Compare these events to the Black Lives Matter movement of today as protestors take to the streets and make their voices heard in a call for anti-racism at all levels of society. Hands-on projects about social justice issues alongside essential questions, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections promote a profound understanding of history and offer opportunities for social-emotional learning.