Part of Gale's American Civil Rights Reference Library this text introduces students to 23 people who symbolize American civil rights. Illustrated essays of up to 2400 words cover well-known and lesser-known individuals. Included are a biographical overview for each entry, 7 sidebar biographies, plus 12 other sidebars on related events and topics as well as a list of further reading. Each volume includes a timeline/chronology and cumulative index.