Introduces students to the various ethnic, social, and political reform movements in U.S. history including those involving the disabled and elderly, religion, and ethnic origin.

The urge for freedom -- Climbing gold mountain : the journey of Asian Americans -- Pride, not pity : the disability rights movement -- "Si, se puedes" : the Chicano movement -- "Dear Mr. President" : seniors speak out -- Out of the closet, into the mainstream : gay rights movement -- Mending the broken hoop : American Indians reclaim pride -- Living in two worlds : American Muslims after 9/11 -- Where our roots start.