Revolution in our time : the Black Panther Party's promise to the people / Kekla Magoon.

Author/creator Magoon, Kekla author.
Format Electronic
EditionFirst electronic edition.
PublicationSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021.
Description1 online resource : illustrations
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Contents Preface -- Spark : May 2, 1967. Shattering the status quo -- Kindling : 1619-1965. The dark past ; Separate but equal ; Shall we overcome? ; The aggressive alternative -- Blaze : 1966-1982. Picking up the gun ; A cold reception ; Filling the ranks ; Off the pigs! ; Death of the king ; Going national ; Life in the party ; Survival pending revolution ; All power to the people ; The wrath of COINTELPRO ; Traitors in the ranks ; Political prisoners ; The split ; Last gasp -- Embers : 1982-present. The post-Panther decades ; Legacy -- Author's note : Revolution in our time.
Abstract Chronicles the history of the Black Panther Party, and discusses the social improvement programs and policies that the party created. Explores the party's legacy after its disbandment to the present day, and profiles influential party members. Includes black-and-white photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
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Local noteMackinVIA eBook.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Citation/References note Booklist Starred Reviews, 9/1/2021
Citation/References note Horn Book Guide Starred, 10/2021
Citation/References note Kirkus Reviews Starred, 8/1/2021
Citation/References note School Library Connection Star, 1/2022
Reading grade level 9.2.
Interest grade level 7-12.
Study program note Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web.
Awards noteCoretta Scott King Honor Book, 2022
Awards notePrintz Honor Book, 2022
Awards noteMichael L. Printz Award, 2022
Source of descriptionDescription based on eBook viewed on November 29, 2021.
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9781536223422

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