News Clip4:29
PBS

Honoring Civil Rights Hero Medgar Evers

12th - Higher Ed
Nearly half a century after his murder, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was honored in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Gwen Ifill examines the life and legacy of Evers -- a World War II veteran and the NAACP's first field...
Instructional Video13:35
Curated Video

I Am Black History from A to Z by Keisha Jenkins

Pre-K - 5th
I Am Black History from A-Z is a poetic journey through the alphabet teaching children about heroes in the African American community that fought for justice and equality, and accomplished great things despite the world against them.
Instructional Video5:15
Curated Video

Civil Rights Movement in America

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester defines key vocabulary and discusses people and events which were important in the Civil Rights Movement.
News Clip1:12
Curated Video

Medgar Evers remembered as political violence rises in America

9th - Higher Ed
The gathering served both as a commemoration and a call to continue the work Evers began—defending democracy, demanding justice, and protecting the right to dissent.
Instructional Video
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Source: Portrait of Medgar Evers

9th - 10th
A thoughtful video explores a picture of Evers that is a possible foreshadowing of his death.