Curated OER
National Park Service: Travel Places of the Civil Rights Movement
An impressive site that provides a map and detailed explanation of the major historic places of the Civil Rights Movement. These sites are also provided on a list, and you can learn more about the Civil Right Movement by perusing the...
Curated OER
National Park Service: American Visionaries: Frederick Douglass Life and Work
This virtual museum exhibit from National Park Service focuses on Frederick Douglass. It offers a biography of Frederick Douglass, lesson plans, an image gallery, and a virtual tour of his home.
Bill of Rights Institute
The Bill of Rights Institute: Free Lesson Plans
Free lesson plans concerning the Bill of Rights and the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. Included are lessons on important news stories occurring today, as well as lessons on famous Americans and how they executed their rights.
University of Washington
University of Washington in Seattle: The Great Depression in Washington State
This website provides a large collection of resources, many of them primary resources, for studying about the impact of the Great Depression on Washington State.
Other
Fac: Curfews, Loitering, and Freedom of Association
This detailed article offers a well-documented overview of this constitutional freedom, as well as an FAQ section and additional cases and resources focused specifically on this aspect of the First Amendment. (Published Sept. 16, 2002 /...
University of Maryland
Voices of Democracy: Sojourner Truth "Address at the Woman's Rights Convention "
In a speech given before the Women's Rights Convention in Akron Ohio in 1851, Sojourner Truth argued forcefully for the rights of women, drawing particular attention to the position of women of color in the social and legal hierarchy of...
University of Maryland
Voices of Democracy: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "How Long? Not Long" 1965
On March 25, 1965, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on a flatbed truck and delivered his "How Long? Not Long?" speech. The speech was delivered at the conclusion of the Selma-to-Montgomery march. Included are the full text...
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Museum of History and Culture: Teaching With Photographs
"Teaching with Photographs" includes images from the Virginia Historical Society's collection. The images are organized into several themes which allows this source to be used by younger and older grades. Resources for teachers are...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Resources: Robert Kennedy on Civil Rights
[Free Registration/Login Required] After reading the background information about Attorney General Robert Kennedy's report on civil rights enforcement activities of the Department of Justice in 1962, read the full transcript of the...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Decades of Change: 1960 1980
Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Challenging Segregation in Public Education
A senior high lesson plan on segregation in schools.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Documenting Brown: The Fourteenth Amendment
The background essay provided in this lesson plan on the later ramifications of the 14th Amendment explains the Congressional legislation of all types during Reconstruction. Click on the 'View' button to read the Amendment.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Finishing the Dream
A collection of archival video clips along with town hall discussions on racial equality and the civil rights struggle by African Americans. The discussion participants include civil rights leaders, activists, religious leaders,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights Scrapbook
These materials document the goals and activities of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights; from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Other
Howard University: Brown v Board of Education at 50: Fulfilling the Promise
Howard University had a direct role in the Brown v Board of Education and has continued its research in the 50 years since working to continue and improve the rulings of the case. This is a free resource providing a collection of court...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Angela Davis
Professor Angela Davis is featured in a brief biography for her outspoken political and social views.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Al Sharpton
The Reverend Al Sharpton, well known for his racial and political activism, is featured in a biography.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
This collection uses primary sources to explore Invisible Man written by Ralph Ellison.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
This collection uses primary sources to explore Lorraine Hansberry's play, A Raisin in the Sun.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Freedom Rides
In-depth resources about the Freedom Rides and the brave civil rights pioneers.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Civil Rights
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around civil rights. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer was one of the most important, passionate, and powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movements .
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Barbara Jordan
As a lawyer, a congresswoman, and a scholar, Barbara Jordan used her public speaking skills to fight for civil and human rights.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Maya Angelou
Poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar, Maya Angelou is a world-famous author. She is best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style.