Many organizations have made it their mission to expand the rights of Black Americans. The NAACP and the Urban League are examples of influential organizations with long histories. But a long history or extensive membership isn't always...

Pupil outcome: I can make and evaluate judgement on the extent of progress in the civil rights movement by 1975. Key learning points: - Progress in politics was limited by Nixon, who showed little intention of supporting the civil rights...

The Radical Monarchs take a field trip to learn about the history and significance of the Black Panthers. The tour emphasizes the importance of knowing history, facing challenges, and understanding the ongoing struggles for social...

Language is constantly changing and ethnonyms are no exception. From "Negro" to "Colored" and "African American" to "Black," the people and cultures of African origin living in the United States have had many names. Today Danielle looks...

In 1960, four Black students staged a sit-in in North Carolina to protest against racial segregation in the United States. The stools they sat on are the most visited artifacts at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.

When Black residents moved into one neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, White supremacists unleashed a wave of terror against the community.

Born in the fires of Vietnam, the White Power movement decided in 1983 to overthrow the government of the United States. But to do so, you need recruits, weapons, organization, and money. This is how they tried to build it.

Berets, badges, Black Lives Matter and social justice: the youth group for activist girls of colour