The first step : how one girl put segregation on trial

Goodman, Susan E., 1952- author.

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Shares the story of Sarah Roberts and her 1847 case petitioning that she be allowed to attend a white school, explaining how her heroic efforts established key precedents and paved the way for civil rights advancements.

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ISBN:

9780802737397

Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN:

2015008527

Control Number:

1900248

Other Authors:

Lewis, E. B. (Earl Bradley), 1956- illustrator

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