civil rights movements

Relates the history of race relations in the United States, focusing on the civil rights movement that began in 1954 with the Supreme Court ruling against segregation in public schools.

Describes the peaceful marches in the United States on behalf of civil rights for blacks from the 1950s to the 1990s, including the March on Washington and other important marches.

Traces the history of the civil rights movement from the post-Civil War years through the twentieth century, highlighting some of the significant people and events in the struggle to win equality for African-Americans.

Traces the development of the civil rights movement, highlighting significant leaders and events such as court cases, protests, and marches.

Uses the words of spirituals and other music of the time to frame a discussion of the civil rights movement in the United States, focusing on specific people, incidents, and court cases.

Text and accompanying photographs present primary source materials covering such major social and political events in United States history as the civil rights movement, the Great Society, and the Vietnam war and anti-war sentiment.

From the beginning of Reconstruction to the present, traces the struggle of blacks to gain their civil rights in America, with a brief comparison of their problems to those of other minorities.

Southern African-Americans who were young and involved in the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s describe their experiences.

Two young girls participate in a freedom march and listen to Dr. Martin Luther King speak during the Civil Rights movement.

Discusses the history of the Civil Rights movement and the social life of children during this time. Explores segregated school systems and conflicts during integration. Includes activities and sidebars.