This page has resources which will help you with your research assignment on James McBride's memoir The Color of Water.
This research guide is divided up into different historical periods; ones relevant to your assignment would include Economic Depression, World War II, Civil Rights, and Black Power. Each tab has links to eBooks from the HACC Library collection as well as links to videos and external websites which have been evaluated by library faculty.
These reference works include information regarding U.S. history, civil rights, and other associated topics.
These encyclopedias should be helpful with the topics related to Jewish religion, traditions, and culture.
If you can't find images related to your topic in JSTOR, these online collections are a great alternative. Still having problems finding what you need? Reach out to your class librarian!