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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement
Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from his leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his powerful "I Have a Dream" speech. Learn about his impact on civil rights, his stance against the Vietnam War, and the...
Wonderscape
The End of Jim Crow and the Fight for Civil Rights
Follow the relentless struggle for civil rights in the face of Jim Crow laws, from early desegregation efforts to the historic marches in Selma. Learn about the pivotal events that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting...
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Claudette Colvin and Ruby Bridges: Young Leaders of Change
Discover the courage of Claudette Colvin and Ruby Bridges, two young girls who stood against segregation. Learn how their actions during the Civil Rights era helped pave the way for school desegregation and inspired a movement for...
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Coretta Scott King’s Early Life with Martin Luther King Jr.
This video explores Coretta Scott King’s early life with Martin Luther King Jr., from their move to Montgomery, Alabama, to their involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It highlights Coretta’s role in supporting the boycott and...
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott: A Turning Point in Civil Rights
This video covers the Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat in 1955. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the boycott lasted over a year and ended with a Supreme Court ruling that bus segregation was...
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The Impact of Nonviolent Protests in the Civil Rights Era
This video recounts the story of the four students who staged a sit-in at a Woolworth's lunch counter in 1960, igniting a wave of nonviolent protests across the South. It discusses the broader context of the Civil Rights Movement,...
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Rosa Parks: The Arrest that Sparked a Movement
This video recounts the pivotal moment in 1955 when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. It describes her decision-making process, the subsequent NAACP lawsuit, and the...
Curated Video
Civil Rights Movement in America
Dr. Forrester defines key vocabulary and discusses people and events which were important in the Civil Rights Movement.
Curated Video
State of the Union Address
The annual State of the Union Address is the only speech that the President delivers in person to the public and all three branches of government at the same time.
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History Kids: Segregation to Integration and Civil Rights
This video provides a historical overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, highlighting key events and figures that shaped the fight for equal rights. It explores the struggles faced by black Americans during the era of...
60 Second Histories
Rosa Parks: refuses to give up her seat on the bus
In the second of 3 clips, Rosa Parks tells the story of how she made a protest against the segregation laws by refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
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History Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr.
This video provides an overview of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It highlights his early life, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, his famous speeches and protests, and the impact he had on the United...
60 Second Histories
Rosa Parks: segregation
In the first of 3 clips, Rosa Parks explains what segregation was like for her.
60 Second Histories
Rosa Parks: Montgomery bus boycott
In the last of 3 clips, Rosa Parks explains how her protest and arrest prompted the Montgomery bus boycott which lasted for 381 days.
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History Kids: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
This video is a lesson about Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist who played a significant role in the fight against segregation in the United States. The teacher discusses Rosa Parks' early life, her involvement in the NAACP, her arrest...
Curated Video
Civil Rights Advocate C.T. Vivian, Who Led Freedom Rides, Dies At 95
Vivian died at 95 from natural causes. He is survived by three daughters and two sons.
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Montgomery Bus Boycott and MLK
Busy main street, traffic / segregation sign over doorway, 'Colored Gallery' / Black Montgomery bus boycott protesters getting into car during Montgomery bus boycott / white people boarding empty bus / empty buses driving through streets...
Crash Course
Civil Rights and the 1950s
Take a closer look at "one of the most important periods of American social history: the 1950s," as well as the type of society that the civil rights movement would endeavor to change. This engaging video begins by detailing the era of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rosa Parks
In this interview, recorded for Eyes on the Prize, legendary civil rights activist Rosa Parks recalls her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. [5:59]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civil Rights Part 11: Rosa Parks and Montgomery Bus Boycott
On today's podcast, we discuss Rosa Parks, the NAACP, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Montgomery bus boycott. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 229: Civil Rights Movement Part 8
Today we discuss the Montgomery Bus Boycott.