African Americans have been at the center of many political movements in the United States. Their efforts eventually led to the election of the first African American president. Detailed text, historic photos, and fact-packed sidebars ensure students will gain a greater respect and understanding of African American heritage.

AVp2 sbook code -- A great journey -- Early political figures -- Frederick Douglass -- Booker T. Washington -- "Separate but equal" -- An organization for political change -- A legal leader -- He had a dream -- The civil rights movement -- Malcolm X -- Political unrest of the 1960s -- A shining example: Edward Brooke -- Panthers and politicians of the 1970s -- Jesse Jackson -- Political gains of the 1980s and 1990s -- A quiet leader -- Secretary Rice -- The 44th U.S. President -- Marching forward -- Timeline -- Activity -- Test your knowledge.