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Critical Multicultural Pavilion: A Brief History of Multicultural Education
Read a brief history and current status of multicultural education. See why educators felt that introducing multicultural educational programs into the curriculum was important for all cultures.
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Teaching Tennessee History: Lesson Plans for the Classroom Volume Ix [Pdf]
During these lessons, students will gain insight into segregation prior to the student sit-ins of the 1960s and explore how the Civil Rights Movement affected Tennessee.
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American Rhetoric: Malcolm X: The Ballot or the Bullet
This is the text of the speech "The Ballot or the Bullet" delivered by Malcolm X on April 3, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio. He focuses on Civil Rights.
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Nashville Public Library Digital Collections: Civil Rights
More than seventy artifacts representing the Civil Rights Movement in and around Nashville, Tennessee. Brief audio clips of oral history interviews with people involved in the movement, and photographs of people and events from the Civil...
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Amistad Digital Resource: End of World War Two
Narrative explores the role of African Americans after World War II ended and the state of the civil rights movement from the 1940s to the early 1050s.
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Amistad Digital Resource: Jim Crow
This article explores the Jim Crow system of racial exploitation which was a way of regimenting segregation in both political and cultural relations.
University of California
The History Project: Ideology of the New Left
The early 1960s saw a rising tide of criticism of American society, mainly by college students. They criticized repression, corruption and racism as basic flaws in the entire structure of American government and society. This lesson plan...
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International Civil Rights Center & Museum: The Sit in Movement
This interesting list shows how the sit-in movement spread in just three months across the South. Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities encouraged the non-violent actions to protest segregation.
Everything ESL
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Teach your ESL students about Dr. Martin Luther King. This lesson plan includes the TESOL standards. You will find downloads and audio clips.
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Kodak: Powerful Days in Black and White
A collection of black and white Civil Rights pictures by photojournalist Charles Moore. Short descriptions with each photo.
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Kodak: Powerful Days in White and Black
Stunning black and white photos documenting the civil rights struggle in the 1960s.
PBS
Pbs: News Hour Extra: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Turns Fifty
Background on the history of the novel, 'To Kill a Mockingbird', banned in many U.S. school districts for many years, but now recognized as one of the greatest American novels. (July 14, 2010)
University of Michigan
Kellogg African American Health Care Project: William G. Anderson
Interview with Dr. William Anderson, first president of the Albany Movement. Picture, biographical information and links to 40 other interviews with black medical personnel about their experiences with discrimination.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Ralph Ellison
A cross-curricular lesson plan from PBS on Ralph Ellison's novel, "The Invisible Man." Ties a U.S. History study of the struggle for equality and civil rights with an analysis of the novel.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Segregation No More
This website provides information about Tennessee's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Mary Ferrell Foundation: Martin Luther King Assassination
Comprehensive resource documents the 1968 murder of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and takes a look at his murderer, the conspiracy theory, and resulting federal investigation.
The History Cat
The History Cat: u.s. History: The Civil Rights Movement
Outlines Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work as a civil rights leader from the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 up until his assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Describes the different protest movements, including the...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Life of Rosa Parks: Rosa Parks Sits for Justice
The story of Rosa Parks, whose simple action of refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person galvanized black people into standing up against racial discrimination. This led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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Mlkcc: Famous Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This site from The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee Inc. has three of Martin Luther King Jr.'s most famous speeches. You will need a "Real Audio Player," to listen to them. The three speeches are "I Have a Dream," "March on...
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Finding Dulcinea: Rosa Parks, Mother of the Civil Rights Movement
Rosa Parks is featured in this brief biography highlighting her contributions to civil rights, including her actions in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Lulu Belle Madison White
A biography of Lulu Belle Madison White, who lived from 1907-1957. She was a prominent civil rights advocate with the NAACP in Texas.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Read about the persisitence of President Lyndon B. Johnson in finally enacting the momentous civil rights legislation, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Find out about his adversaries and allies in getting this legislation passed.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: The Sixties 1954 1974
Interactive feature lets you decide if the feminist movement of the 1960s improved American women's lives. Covers the areas of politics, business, professions, family, and independence. See how your vote compares with others that have...
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Afgen: Ralph David Abernathy
Baptist minister, Ralph David Abernathy is featured in this brief biography for his work with his friend Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.