Tag Civil Rights era

October 4, 2011
in African American Studies, American History, History, Social Science

David Margolick on Writing the Story of Elizabeth and Hazel

October 4, 2011
in African American Studies, American History, History, Social Science

Today, we officially publish David Margolick’s new biography, Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock, looking at one of the most unforgettable photographs of the civil rights era and recounting the impact on the lives of Elizabeth Eckford and Hazel Bryan Massery. We’ve shown you the book trailer, and

September 30, 2011
in American History, History, Social Science

Book Trailer for Elizabeth and Hazel, by David Margolick

September 30, 2011
in American History, History, Social Science

As we look back on this month’s Education theme, and reflect on the challenges and joys that face us every day in our learning, we should remember that American education was quite different not so very long ago.The desegregation of schools that began with the landmark US Supreme Court Case,