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Sylvia Méndez: Civil Rights Activist

Sylvia Méndez: Civil Rights Activist

Wolny, Philip

Hardcover

Series: Our Voices: Spanish and Latino Figures of American History

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ISBN10: 1508185328
ISBN13: 9781508185321
Publisher: Rosen Central
Published: Jul 30 2019
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.30 Width: 8.20 Depth: 10.10
Language: English
Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful timeline and historical imagery. Students will be engaged and inspired by a story that has gotten its due as more than a mere historical footnote.

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