Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Al Sharpton
The Reverend Al Sharpton, well known for his racial and political activism, is featured in a biography.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: African American Honorees in Alabama History
Young scholars will create a PowerPoint slide show presentation and brochure on a famous African American icon from the Alabama Calendar. Students may select famous African Americans from Alabama such as Rosa Parks, Vonetta Flowers, Dr....
Other
The Vel Phillips Foundation: Vel Phillips' March
The Vel Phillips Foundation is dedicated to the example of Vel Phillips, an African-American civil rights leader in Milwaukee. She championed the rights of women and minorities in her roles as a judge, a city councillor and later a...
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights
Come and check out this lesson plan focused on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. Students will be able to identify the important events in the life of this famous African-American leader.
Other
Biographybase.com: Daisy Bates Biography
Learn about Daisy Bates and her contributions as a lifelong American civil rights leader, journalist, publisher, and author. Daisy was an important figure in the Little Rock Integration Crisis. In recognition of her dedication, the state...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on Letter From Birmingham Jail
A comprehensive six-part lesson plan that encourages students to study the concept of non-violence as it was practiced during the confrontation that took place in Birmingham in 1963. This led to the famous letter written by Dr. King in...
Columbia University
Columbia University: The Price of Freedom [Pdf]
A lengthy interview with Mr. Ferguson who was a very early follower of Malcolm X and who was present at the assassination of the famous African American leader.
Other
Hall of Fame Biographies: Albert John Lutuli
This South African Hall of Fame site features a page on the life of Albert Lutuli (1898-1967), a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a leader in the fight for civil rights in South Africa.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on "Beyond Vietnam"
A well designed four part lesson plan on Dr. King's famous speech on the Vietnam War in which he came out against the war.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., with links to many related topics about the struggle for equality in America.