Mark's Way: 1944 Philadelphia Transit Strike
Mark's Way: 1944 Philadelphia Transit Strike
As American soldiers fight for freedom during WWII, a young man in Philadelphia must find a way to keep the peace during a contentious labor struggle. In 1944, Philadelphia was ground zero for a labor strike that defined African Americans’ freedom to participate in the economy. Mark, an NAACP organizer, must navigate a city on edge and do his best to prevent racial tensions from boiling over. Mark’s Way is a historical fiction story about using strategy and patience to win civil liberties during the 1940s. Through Mark’s story, students are taken through an engaging untold moment in U.S. history from the perspective of a person of color. After reading this book, you will know how African Americans organized, resisted, and strategized to claim their place in the economy and advance civil rights during WWII, as well as how their efforts redefined the meaning of democracy on the home front.
Details
24-page book
2 historian interviews
10 workbook questions
For grades 7-12
