Wonderscape
Famous Filibusters: History’s Longest and Silliest Moments
This video highlights some of the most memorable filibusters in U.S. Senate history. From Huey Long's quirky recipe readings to Strom Thurmond's record-breaking 24-hour stand against civil rights, discover how senators have used this...
Wonderscape
Obstacles to Black Voting Rights in U.S. History
This video explores the history of voter suppression tactics used against Black voters in the United States, from the Three-Fifths Compromise to Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, and literacy tests. Learn about the barriers Black voters faced...
Wonderscape
Historic Black Beaches: Safe Havens Amid Segregation
Discover the history of Black-owned beaches like Highland Beach, Atlantic Beach, and American Beach, which offered safe spaces for Black families during segregation. Learn how these resorts thrived as popular destinations for Black...
Curated Video
Plessy v. Ferguson: Separate but Equal
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established the legal doctrine of “separate but equal”. It was a ruling that enabled many states to enact racial segregation laws for decades to come.
The Business Professor
Employment Discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Employment Discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The Business Professor
Civil Rights Act of 1866 ( 1981 actions)
Civil Rights Act of 1866 ( 1981 actions)
Cerebellum
American Transformation And Industrialisation: 1868-1890 - The Fort Laramie Treaty :(1868)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, documents conceived...
Curated Video
The Day A Bunch of Kids Beat The Chief of Police
The Birmingham Children’s crusade of 1963, or the Children's March, was a march of school students aged 7 to 18 in Birmingham, Alabama that started on May 2, 1963. The purpose of the March was to walk downtown to talk to the mayor about...
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Idea of Federal Supremacy
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 3. This clip explains how the U.S. Constitution endows federal government with supreme power over the states.
Curated Video
Civil Rights Movement: The Fight for Equality
The fight for Civil Rights in America has been fought by many groups of diverse peoples, all striving for equality.
Getty Images
LBJ urges Congress to reinforce the right to vote
Exterior of White House / Inside White House, President Johnson signs a bill / Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach sits beside him / Attorney General meets with press to explain bill. LBJ urges Congress to reinforce the right to vote on...
Getty Images
LBJ Signs Civil Rights Act
Frontal view of The White House / President Lyndon Baines Johnson shaking hands with legislators before signing bill / LBJ sitting at desk / LBJ speech, 'We must not approach the observance and enforcement of this law in a vengeful...
PBS
Pbs the Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson
Here you can find a detailed biography of Lyndon B. Johnson and an overview of his presidency. Content includes a focus on LBJ's early career, domestic politics, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and legacy. A teacher's guide and a...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 6: Congress and Civil Rights
What has Congress done to secure civil rights for Americans? A lot, actually.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civil Rights Part 1: Introduction
In this episode, we introduce our series on civil rights in the United States.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civil Rights Part 14: Civil Rights Act of 1964
On today's podcast, we examine the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1705: The Civil Rights Movement
The years 1963-64 were exciting years for the civil rights movement. Find out why on today's episode.