TY - BOOK AU - Winn,Kevin P. AU - Wing,Kelisa TI - Atrocities in action T2 - Racial justice in America: Histories SN - 9781534187498 AV - E185 .W767 2022 U1 - 305.8 WIN 23 KW - African Americans KW - Violence against KW - History KW - Juvenile literature KW - Lynching KW - United States KW - Racism KW - sears KW - Race relations N1 - Includes index; What is an atrocity? -- Lynching in early U.S. History -- The rise of white terrorism -- Lynching in plain view -- Targeting veterans -- Unpunished crimes and lynching's legacy; Grades: 4-6; Cherry Lake Publishing N2 - "The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Atrocities in Action explores the various forms of violent and cruel oppression Black people have endured over the years in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"-- ER -