Articles related to "Civil Rights Movement"
Classic Authors: Alice Walker
A brief biography of Alice Walker.
alice walker • the color purple • civil rights movement • african american writers
A brief biography of Alice Walker.
alice walker • the color purple • civil rights movement • african american writers
Bayard Rustin and Gay Rights
Bayard Rustin was one of Martin Luther King's top advisors, but his existence is unknown to the greater US community because of his sexual orientation.
bayard rustin • martin luther king • segregation • homophobia • sexual deviance
Bayard Rustin was one of Martin Luther King's top advisors, but his existence is unknown to the greater US community because of his sexual orientation.
bayard rustin • martin luther king • segregation • homophobia • sexual deviance
Coretta Scott King: Activist
The life, times and accomplishments of one of the forerunners of the American Civil Rights Movement, a brave lady named Coretta Scott King.
coretta scott king • martin luther king • american civil rights movement • dexter avenue baptist church • southern christian leadership conference
The life, times and accomplishments of one of the forerunners of the American Civil Rights Movement, a brave lady named Coretta Scott King.
coretta scott king • martin luther king • american civil rights movement • dexter avenue baptist church • southern christian leadership conference
Fun Things To Do in Little Rock Arkansas
Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, green building at Heifer International and river cruises on the Arkansas Queen riverboat--there's a lot to do in Little Rock.
things to do in little rock arkansas • civil rights movement • clinton library • peabody hotel • heifer international
Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, green building at Heifer International and river cruises on the Arkansas Queen riverboat--there's a lot to do in Little Rock.
things to do in little rock arkansas • civil rights movement • clinton library • peabody hotel • heifer international
Let Freedom Sing!: Get Your Rights, Jack
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
rights • demonstrations • slaves • history • music
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
rights • demonstrations • slaves • history • music
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement. He was named one of the great people of the 20th Century by Time Magazine. His legacy will live on forever.
martin luther king • king • reverend king • biographies • suite101
Martin Luther King Jr., devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement. He was named one of the great people of the 20th Century by Time Magazine. His legacy will live on forever.
martin luther king • king • reverend king • biographies • suite101
Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 2
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Disability ON LINE
Persons with disablities are fighting for Civil Rights. How and why?
disability • web • amputation • civil rights • discrimination
Persons with disablities are fighting for Civil Rights. How and why?
disability • web • amputation • civil rights • discrimination
Skin Color? It's simply packaging!
This is such a spectacular time to be discovering and uncovering the vast ethnicity on the Internet, especially in regard to the African influence in music.
martin luther king • jr. • songs • music • lessons
This is such a spectacular time to be discovering and uncovering the vast ethnicity on the Internet, especially in regard to the African influence in music.
martin luther king • jr. • songs • music • lessons
A Southern Line
The author reminisces about a childhood in the South in the "Jim Crow" days of the '50s and 60s. Some of his experiences as a white male growing up in a climate of racism gain a broader context and deeper perspective through the reading and study of African-American literature.
a southern line • caring for the soul • caring • soul • south
The author reminisces about a childhood in the South in the "Jim Crow" days of the '50s and 60s. Some of his experiences as a white male growing up in a climate of racism gain a broader context and deeper perspective through the reading and study of African-American literature.
a southern line • caring for the soul • caring • soul • south
Beyond the Glimmering Lights
A book by author Trish Geran documents the history of Blacks in Las Vegas, and describes how integration finally occurred.
beyond the glimmering lights • trish geran • las vegas history • african americans in las vegas • black entertainers
A book by author Trish Geran documents the history of Blacks in Las Vegas, and describes how integration finally occurred.
beyond the glimmering lights • trish geran • las vegas history • african americans in las vegas • black entertainers
Brief Guide To Politics In Northern Ireland
Don't understand Northern Irish politics? It is a very complicated topic and one that really demands a lot of study before one can grasp it well, but here's a brief overview that will get you started if you don't know much about this troubled area yet. It gives a bit of vital historical background along with touching on most of the political parties active in the province.
irish political parties • ulster • uk • sinn fein • ira
Don't understand Northern Irish politics? It is a very complicated topic and one that really demands a lot of study before one can grasp it well, but here's a brief overview that will get you started if you don't know much about this troubled area yet. It gives a bit of vital historical background along with touching on most of the political parties active in the province.
irish political parties • ulster • uk • sinn fein • ira
Dr Martin Luther King Jnr
40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
dr martin luther king jnr • mlk • memphis tennessee • lorraine motel • atlanta georgia
40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
dr martin luther king jnr • mlk • memphis tennessee • lorraine motel • atlanta georgia
Film, History and Society
Film has many important qualities but none may be greater then its ability to educate about the histories of the world.
film history and society • how movies help to define time and place in the wo • the importance of film history • films entertain • films educate and teach
Film has many important qualities but none may be greater then its ability to educate about the histories of the world.
film history and society • how movies help to define time and place in the wo • the importance of film history • films entertain • films educate and teach
Jackie Robinson's 1947 Season
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
Jackie Robinson's Enduring Legacy
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
King Moves North
Martin Luther King speaks out against Vietnam and about the War on Poverty. He combined his civil-rights campaigns with a strong stand against the Vietnam War.
martin luther king • black history • american history • african american history • nonviolent protests
Martin Luther King speaks out against Vietnam and about the War on Poverty. He combined his civil-rights campaigns with a strong stand against the Vietnam War.
martin luther king • black history • american history • african american history • nonviolent protests
King the Peaceful
Martin Luther King urges peaceful sit-ins. He meets Gandhi. King leads a "nonviolent army" protesting discrimination in Georgia and is jailed in Birmingham Alabama.
martin luther king • black history • american history • african american history • nonviolent protests
Martin Luther King urges peaceful sit-ins. He meets Gandhi. King leads a "nonviolent army" protesting discrimination in Georgia and is jailed in Birmingham Alabama.
martin luther king • black history • american history • african american history • nonviolent protests
Super Bowl Is A Super TV Event
Get info on TV coverage of "The Super Bowl." PBS offers programs on the Nazi death camps and the civil rights movement. We remember Johnny Carson and "this week in television history" remembers "Fish."
johnny carson • super bowl • fox sports • new england patriots • philadelphia eagels
Get info on TV coverage of "The Super Bowl." PBS offers programs on the Nazi death camps and the civil rights movement. We remember Johnny Carson and "this week in television history" remembers "Fish."
johnny carson • super bowl • fox sports • new england patriots • philadelphia eagels
Talk radio fires up the airways
The longest running radio talk show in North America has been steaming up the airways in Canada's capital city for decades.
lowell green • cfra talk radio • conservative • big brothers • help santa toy parade
The longest running radio talk show in North America has been steaming up the airways in Canada's capital city for decades.
lowell green • cfra talk radio • conservative • big brothers • help santa toy parade
The Warren G. Harding Presidency
Warren G. Harding is generally remembered in a negative light, as one of the least effective Presidents in American History... but was he really so awful?
warren gamaliel harding • teapot dome scandal • calvin coolidge • albert fall • worst presidents of all time
Warren G. Harding is generally remembered in a negative light, as one of the least effective Presidents in American History... but was he really so awful?
warren gamaliel harding • teapot dome scandal • calvin coolidge • albert fall • worst presidents of all time
Time OUT!: And, I mean that in a good way!
KIDS, music can be fun! Time Out and I mean that in a good way. Lots of great interactive music sites have been found especially for you. Teachers, there are MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
fun • music • ideas • brain opera • interactive
KIDS, music can be fun! Time Out and I mean that in a good way. Lots of great interactive music sites have been found especially for you. Teachers, there are MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
fun • music • ideas • brain opera • interactive
Tom Brokaw's "Boom" Book Resonates
"Boom: Voices of the Sixties" may help Baby Boomers figure out what has happened in the past four decades since they went from young protesters to middle-aged citizens.
brokaw boom • brokaw new book • boom 1960s • 1960s activism • baby boomers activism
"Boom: Voices of the Sixties" may help Baby Boomers figure out what has happened in the past four decades since they went from young protesters to middle-aged citizens.
brokaw boom • brokaw new book • boom 1960s • 1960s activism • baby boomers activism
30 Years After the Sea of Tranquility
Thoughts thirty years after man's first steps on the moon.
space program • neil armstrong • effects on society • effects on research
Thoughts thirty years after man's first steps on the moon.
space program • neil armstrong • effects on society • effects on research
Black History Preschool Plans
Black History Month activities for preschool and daycare.
black history preschool plans • black history preschool activities • daycare activities for african american history mo • black history month.black history month lesson pla • black history month activities
Black History Month activities for preschool and daycare.
black history preschool plans • black history preschool activities • daycare activities for african american history mo • black history month.black history month lesson pla • black history month activities
MINORITY MUSEUMS Part III Other Minorities by Mary Haegele
last of three in the series of articles about minority run museums
museums • blacks • african americans
last of three in the series of articles about minority run museums
museums • blacks • african americans
The Story of the Supremes Exhibit
It has long been Mary Wilson's dream that her collection of stunning costumes would be exhibited for all to see. The garments will be shown at the V&A and around the UK.
the supremes • mary wilson • diana ross • florence ballard • barbara martin
It has long been Mary Wilson's dream that her collection of stunning costumes would be exhibited for all to see. The garments will be shown at the V&A and around the UK.
the supremes • mary wilson • diana ross • florence ballard • barbara martin
Bayard Rustin - Civil Rights Leader
A brief biography of American civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Written by Buzz Haughton.
bayard rustin • civil rights • segregation • integration • draft
A brief biography of American civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Written by Buzz Haughton.
bayard rustin • civil rights • segregation • integration • draft
America and the Minority Word
Writers, intellectuals and the media refer to African Americans, Latinos and other people of color as minorities, but it is an inappropriate appellation.
minority • equalrightsamendment • era • womenandminority • latinos
Writers, intellectuals and the media refer to African Americans, Latinos and other people of color as minorities, but it is an inappropriate appellation.
minority • equalrightsamendment • era • womenandminority • latinos
People Like Us
The most effective therapy may be those around us, people who have been though what we have been through, people like us.
mental health • depression • advocacy • consumer movement • survivor movement
The most effective therapy may be those around us, people who have been though what we have been through, people like us.
mental health • depression • advocacy • consumer movement • survivor movement
The Origins of Gospel Music
The origin of Gospel music by rural blacks which served as a vehicle for describing and dealing with everyday adversity facing them and individuals.
gospel music • adversity • origins
The origin of Gospel music by rural blacks which served as a vehicle for describing and dealing with everyday adversity facing them and individuals.
gospel music • adversity • origins
Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Six
The sixth part in our look at the greatest champions of the United States and its principles in all of American history.
hope • lee • keller • roosevelt • twain
The sixth part in our look at the greatest champions of the United States and its principles in all of American history.
hope • lee • keller • roosevelt • twain
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Although this hymn was written and published after the Civil War started, it reflects many of the ideals of the Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. It was played recently at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
julia ward howe • samuel howe • abolition • slavery • hymn
Although this hymn was written and published after the Civil War started, it reflects many of the ideals of the Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. It was played recently at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
julia ward howe • samuel howe • abolition • slavery • hymn
Bruce Springsteen's Latest
4.5/5: Bruce Springsteen’s “We Shall Overcome” mines the work of a folk legend to produce an inspired tribute to human dignity and survival.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • pete seeger • seeger • we shall overcome: the seeger sessions
4.5/5: Bruce Springsteen’s “We Shall Overcome” mines the work of a folk legend to produce an inspired tribute to human dignity and survival.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • pete seeger • seeger • we shall overcome: the seeger sessions
Campfire Songs
Summer is fast approaching and campfire sing alongs are sure to follow. Do you need some help remembering the words to your favorite campfire songs?
campfire song • singalong • summer camp • camp songs • kum ba ya
Summer is fast approaching and campfire sing alongs are sure to follow. Do you need some help remembering the words to your favorite campfire songs?
campfire song • singalong • summer camp • camp songs • kum ba ya
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a missionary with his primary goal being equality for all. Teach your kids about this remarkable man with these lesson plan ideas.
dr martin luther king jr • mlk day lessons • martin luther king lesson plan • mlk • martin luther king biography
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a missionary with his primary goal being equality for all. Teach your kids about this remarkable man with these lesson plan ideas.
dr martin luther king jr • mlk day lessons • martin luther king lesson plan • mlk • martin luther king biography
Enjoying Historic Atlanta
The southern city of Atlanta has seen some truly historic moments during its history and these well-known landmarks blend education and enjoyment for visitors.
atlanta • historic landmarks • underground atlanta • world of coca cola • gone with the wind
The southern city of Atlanta has seen some truly historic moments during its history and these well-known landmarks blend education and enjoyment for visitors.
atlanta • historic landmarks • underground atlanta • world of coca cola • gone with the wind
Harper Lee's Town In Racism Suit
A group of black students in Monroeville, Alabama are accusing their school of racist treatment towards them. This town is the same depicted in Harper Lee's famous novel.
monroeville alabama • racism in schools • to kill a mockingbird • montgomery bus boycott • rosa parks
A group of black students in Monroeville, Alabama are accusing their school of racist treatment towards them. This town is the same depicted in Harper Lee's famous novel.
monroeville alabama • racism in schools • to kill a mockingbird • montgomery bus boycott • rosa parks
Ma Rainey and Louis Armstrong
Ma Rainey performs in New Orleans with Joe "King" Oliver and Louis Armstrong. She sings in dance halls and saloons in Storyville.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • louis armstrong • folk music • blues
Ma Rainey performs in New Orleans with Joe "King" Oliver and Louis Armstrong. She sings in dance halls and saloons in Storyville.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • louis armstrong • folk music • blues
Museum Honors George Lois
A new exhibit will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art featuring 32 of George Lois' 92 Esquire covers dated between 1962-1972.
esquire covers exhibit • george lois • museum of modern art • advertising exhibit • esquire magazine history
A new exhibit will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art featuring 32 of George Lois' 92 Esquire covers dated between 1962-1972.
esquire covers exhibit • george lois • museum of modern art • advertising exhibit • esquire magazine history
Review of Writing in an Age of Silence
Part memoir, part statement on the ever changing society of the United States, Writing in an Age of Silence is a touching and well-written book.
sara paretsky • writers • writing • social issues • writers' memoirs
Part memoir, part statement on the ever changing society of the United States, Writing in an Age of Silence is a touching and well-written book.
sara paretsky • writers • writing • social issues • writers' memoirs
Showtime Celebrates Black History Month
Showtime is celebrating Black History Month with a number of outstanding programs featuring African-Americans in front of and behind the camera. Also, we look back at "Grizzly Adams" in our weekly feature, "This Week In Television History."
showtime • black history month • keep the faith baby • the red sneakers • 10
Showtime is celebrating Black History Month with a number of outstanding programs featuring African-Americans in front of and behind the camera. Also, we look back at "Grizzly Adams" in our weekly feature, "This Week In Television History."
showtime • black history month • keep the faith baby • the red sneakers • 10
Springsteen's Protest (Pt. 1)
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
When is a movie not just a movie?
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
Zora Neale Hurston
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
zora neale hurston • harlem renaissance • langston hughes • their eyes were watching god • alice walker
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
zora neale hurston • harlem renaissance • langston hughes • their eyes were watching god • alice walker
A Celebration for Freedom
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on Jan. 15, 1929. This site is a great place to go for succinct information about this great man. To give you an idea of how helpful this site could be in your MLK studies which involve freedom songs and civil rights music, here are some excerpts from one of the pages at this site
celebration • black history • martin luther king • jr. • music
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on Jan. 15, 1929. This site is a great place to go for succinct information about this great man. To give you an idea of how helpful this site could be in your MLK studies which involve freedom songs and civil rights music, here are some excerpts from one of the pages at this site
celebration • black history • martin luther king • jr. • music
African-American Fiction for Teens
From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.
african american • black • teen • fiction • slavery
From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.
african american • black • teen • fiction • slavery
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Beyond Snow & Sugar Cookies
Many schools and teachers stress about the holidays, because they want to make the season enjoyable without stepping on any toes. Honor the season with a cultural unit.
holiday • christmas • cultural celebrations • chanukah • kwanzaa
Many schools and teachers stress about the holidays, because they want to make the season enjoyable without stepping on any toes. Honor the season with a cultural unit.
holiday • christmas • cultural celebrations • chanukah • kwanzaa
Black History Month Begins
February has long been designated a time to celebrate African Americans. 2007 celebrates 107 years of honoring the struggles, the glories and hopes for the future.
black history • harvard • carter g woodson • frederick douglass • abraham lincoln
February has long been designated a time to celebrate African Americans. 2007 celebrates 107 years of honoring the struggles, the glories and hopes for the future.
black history • harvard • carter g woodson • frederick douglass • abraham lincoln
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