An African American and Latinx History of the United States (ReVisioning American History)
Description
An African American and Latinx History of the United States by historian Paul Ortiz offers a clear, inclusive retelling of U.S. history through the lived experiences of African American, Latinx, and Indigenous communities. Rather than a top-down textbook, this acclaimed volume centers grassroots movements, labor organizing, immigrant rights, and cross-racial solidarity—showing how everyday people have driven extraordinary change. Part of Beacon Press’s ReVisioning American History series, it’s as accessible as it is eye-opening.
Key Features
- Inclusive perspective: Bottom-up, intersectional narrative centered on BIPOC communities.
- Readable & classroom-friendly: Clear prose, strong chapter structure, easy to teach or discuss.
- Broad scope with focus: Connects civil rights, labor history, immigrant rights, and the Global South.
- Series credibility: From the trusted ReVisioning American History series (Beacon Press).
- Actionable insight: Links past struggles to today’s movements for justice.
Why Choose This Book
- Deeper learning, less jargon: Scholarly rigor with approachable storytelling.
- Curriculum-ready: Chapters and themes map cleanly to lessons and discussion guides.
- Timely & empowering: Offers historical grounding—and hope—for conversations on equity and democracy.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- Students & Educators: High school, college, and adult-ed courses seeking inclusive U.S. history.
- Organizers & Advocates: Readers engaged in racial justice, workers’ rights, and immigrant rights.
- Curious Readers & Book Clubs: Anyone who wants a fuller, inspiring understanding of how change happens.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
BIPOC history • African American history • Latinx history • Indigenous knowledge • Civil rights • Labor & class • Immigrant rights • Anti-imperialism • Global South • Cross-racial solidarity
For Educators Click or tap to expand
- Curriculum-ready: Aligns with units on civil rights, labor, immigration, and democracy.
- Inclusive lens: Centers African American, Latinx, and Indigenous perspectives (great for Ethnic Studies).
- Discussion-rich: Sparks cross-disciplinary conversations; links past movements to issues today.
An African American and Latinx History of the United States (ReVisioning American History)
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