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Civil rights have been in the news with the rise of Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the national anthem at NFL games, and more. Yet civil rights activists have many other causes they are fighting for, such as calling attention to police brutality and combating racism in everyday life.The Civil Rights Movement started in the 1800s and remains a prominent movement within our modern society. Find out how activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer set the stage for activists in modern times and learn how activists are speaking out today to expand rights for African Americans.
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Author of dozens of books for young readers on topics ranging from sports and history to fractured fairy tales and middle grade fiction, with a specialty in social-emotional and self-help topics. Besides stories, he loves bike riding, camping, adventures, and wearing hats. Learn more at heyericbraun.com.
