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A tribute to our Civil Rights Movement HeroesInstant Best Seller - Black History Book for KidsThis book will make your child proud of their heritageNannie Helen Burroughs was an African-American orator and teacher, A civil rights activist, feminist, businesswoman, and a religious leader.Her speech, "How the Sisters are Hindered from Helping," at the 1900 Baptist Convention won her fame,Soon everyone knew whop she was and respected her name."A Documentary Portrait of an Early Civil Rights Pioneer, 1900-1959," tells her story,In her own words, in her own writings, without fame and glory.There was more to Rosa Parks then just a bus rider,The most important thing to know, was what was inside her.Her courage and determination were on display,The "First Lady of Civil Rights" would not be swayed.Referred to as "The Mother of the Freedom Movement,"Rosa's actions led to many civil rights improvements.James Baldwin was an American novelist and playwright,An essayist, poet, and activist, whose writings helped fuel the fight.His message could have been written today, it is so contemporary,His movie, "I am Not Your Negro," is current, a wake-up, and a necessity.Other writings, such as "Notes of a Native Son," speak truth to everyone. One of his most famous quotes shows the wisdom of this native son:Not everything that is faced can be changed, But nothing can be changed until it is faced. James BaldwinAs one of the first "Conductors," of the underground railroad,Harriet Tubman sacrificed freely, carrying a heavy load.An "Abolitionist," by title, she could stand slavery no longer,Leading 13 dangerous missions, making 70 lives stronger.Along with other brave souls, both black and white,She did more than speak of freedom, she helped lead the fight. A voice for freedom and the abolition of slavery,Fredrick Douglass inspired many with his boldness and bravery.Escaping slavery himself, he was a first-hand a social reformer,Through anti-slavery writings and speeches, he became an informer.He brought to light the ugly truth that had often been ignored,Telling all who would listen to swing wide "Freedom's open door."Booker T. Washington, educator, author, orator, outstanding among peers,Was an advisor to American presidents for more than 25 years. Born into slavery, he climbed to the top of Washington's elite,Respected by politicians he had the ear of Senate, Congress, and Judiciary seats.Spokesman for those who for generations had no voice at all,Descendants of slavery now had someone on whom they could call.U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall, was instrumental in ending legal segregation.He was the first African-American Judge to serve on that court in the entire nation.A voice in Washington, from the most respected benches in the land,He played a key role in promoting civil rights by providing a strong helping hand.Appointed by Lyndon Johnson, respected by his peers.He served the country from that post for twenty-four years.W.E.B DuBois was a sociologist, historian, and writer, A civil rights leader who made this world brighter.At Harvard he was the first African American to earn a doctorate degree,And became a college professor of history, economics, and sociology. One of the founders of the NAACP, and writer of "The Souls of Black Folk,""Black Reconstruction in America," was a treasure that he wrote.Ida B. Wells was an American journalist and educator,An early leader in the civil rights movement, she was a prejudice hater.She became one of the founders of the NAACP,And combated violence while striving for equality.Standing for the rights of all African-Americans of her day,She became the most famous black women in America, many folks would say.