Using a page-a-day format, this history chronicles the civil rights years (1936-1976) with vignettes that aim to capture the fervour of the drive for political independence around the world, from Africa to America. The book provides information on African-American history and especially Pan-African history by presenting events and accomplishments that are missing from most general books of history. It contains stories of role models and affirmation of their accomplishments and should appeal to educators as supplemental reading for high school and college.