Bibliograph

Trouble maker for justice, the story of Bayard Rustin, the man behind the March on Washington, Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, Michael G. Long

Type

Label

Trouble maker for justice, the story of Bayard Rustin, the man behind the March on Washington, Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, Michael G. Long

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-152) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 7 to 12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Trouble maker for justice

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1055915287

Responsibility statement

Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, Michael G. Long

Sub title

the story of Bayard Rustin, the man behind the March on Washington

Summary

Recounts the life and accomplishments of Bayard Rustin, focusing on his nonviolent protest methods and his organization of the March on Washington in 1963

Table Of Contents

Out of the shadows -- One big family -- Steal away -- A determination to be the best -- We were rebellious -- The power of nonviolence -- Nonviolent direct action -- War is wrong -- "You don't have to ride Jim Crow" -- Jim Crow army -- Chains -- A reputation in the field -- Bayard's problem -- The Montgomery Improvement Association -- From the courts to community action -- Outcast -- Mr. March-on-Washington -- "I have a dream" -- Negroes are lying dead in the street -- We will try our best to carry on -- Fighting for all -- Let freedom ring -- Things to think about -- Important events in Bayard Rustin's life

Target audience

adolescent

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