iCivics
I Civics: Curriculum Units
A large collection of Social Studies units, WebQuests, and games that focuses on teaching students how government works and the importance of being responsible, informed American citizens. Units are linked to state standards. A teacher...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Civil Rights and Vietnam (1948 1975)
A unit guide and primary sources supply to assist with learning about the Civil Rights Movement in America as well as the activities taking place in Vietnam. Why was America fighting for civil rights across the seas while struggling with...
PBS
Pbs: American Roots Music
If teaching a unit about the history of popular music in America, this PBS web site supporting their four-part TV broadcast of a few years ago would make a great resource. Includes lesson plans and oral histories too.
PBS
Pbs: Unforgivable Blackness
Online companion to Ken Burns documentary about boxing legend Jack Johnson. Very extensive site that gives you the life story of Johnson and the challenges he faced. Can be used as a companion to the PBS documentary.
PBS
Pbs: Beyond Brown: Pursuing the Promise
PBS always provides an excellent website! This time they turn their attention to the famous Brown case. Site presents educational photos and narrative about the long road to Brown and the long road ahead.
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Nyt Runs Never Before Published Photos
Article reports on the decision of the New York Times to publish for the first time many photos that contribute to the understanding of African American history in the United States. Includes a video.
Other
Sweatt v. Painter Archive
This site has just about everything one might want to know in an investigation of the important Supreme Court decision in Sweatt vs. Painter.
Other
Arche: Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement
This site represents the first phase of a civil rights project. It highlights Atlanta's role in the movement from 1940 to 1970, provides a timeline of key events, and offers information on other civil rights printed and online resources....
Other
National Urban League Home Page
The homepage of the National Urban League, whose mission "is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power and civil rights."
Other
Jewish Women's Archive: Women of Valor: Bella Abzug
Check out this fascinating in-depth biography of Bella Abzug (1920-1998 CE), a civil rights activist and women's advocate elected to congress. Provides links to pictures, a timeline, and many personal narratives.
Other
Muslim Women's League: Welcome to the Muslim Women's League
Addresses a multitude of topics pertaining to women and "the values of Islam", including dress, equality, and violence.
Other
In Pursuit of Freedom & Equality: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Teachers and students can find a comprehensive summary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case. Learn about the myths and find out the truth. The activities offered are especially meaningful. Students can perform a...
Other
Fair Vote: X's and O's: A History of the Voting Rights Act and African Americans
Documented essay on the history of black suffrage in American and the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Other
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
You will find a large amount of information regarding homelessness, from food stamp information to civil and legal rights of homeless people.
Other
Seattle Times: A Resource Divided
This article tells about the 1971 Supreme Court ruling in which Native Americans were able to keep fishing rights promised in earlier treaties.
Other
The Seattle Times: Martin Luther King Jr.
A complete resource on Martin Luther King, Jr. Contains a timeline on his life, audio files for some of his speeches, lesson plans, and more.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Civil Rights Speech, 1948
One month after his State of the Union address in 1948, President Truman spelled out specifically his ten objectives for improving civil rights in the United States. Read his speech here.
Emory University
Emory University: Invisible Legacy
An article discussing how George Wallace will be remembered in history because of his changing views from a "pro-segregation" racist to a backer of civil rights.
Other
Powerful Days in Black and White
Powerful and shocking black and white photographs from the civil rights struggle.
Other
Vanderbilt University: Heard Library: R. P. Warren: Who Speaks for the Negro?
An extensive archival collection of material that formed the core of Who Speaks for the Negro?, a book Robert Penn Warren published in 1965 of his interviews with prominent African American writers and activists whose ideas were critical...
Virginia Tech
Digital History Reader: Jackie Robinson, Civil Rights Leader?
A collection of primary and secondary resources provide insight into Jackie Robinson's signing with the Dodgers. What did this mean in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement? Explore the details behind the accomplishment through the...
US Department of State
America.gov: Government of the People: The Role of the Citizen
A chapter taken from the U.S. State Department's "Outline of U.S. Government," that focuses on the foundation of American representative democracy. Provides comparison with other democracies, along with the essential role of the U.S....
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress Link: Voting Rights Act of 1965
Explores the Voting Rights Act of 1965 from the perspective of a Congressional leader. Presents an abundant amount of historical information about the origins of the Act as well as the steps needed to get it passed.
Columbia University
Columbia University: The Malcolm X Project
A site that encompasses many facets of the life of Malcolm X through interview clips, chapters from an autobiography, photos, a project journal, and more.