|
More Black History
Learn more about the Civil Rights Movement, check out interactive features around the Web, and get your kids involved in learning more about Black History.
|
|
| Civil
Rights Movement |
| The
First Milestone Of The Civil Rights March From NPR.org, Liane Hansen and NPR News Analyst Juan Williams talk about the many civil rights milestones, which led to the election of President Barack Obama. |
| Civil Rights Museum Located at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the museum chronicles key episodes of the American civil rights movement. It displays the legacy of the movement through collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. |
| USA
History: Civil Rights 1860-1980 A look at the many campaigners of the Civil Rights Movement. |
| Voices of Civil Rights
– History.com An interactive feature from History.com, which gives you first-hand accounts from pivotal figures from the Civil Rights Movement. |
| Interactive
Features |
| Black
History, Past to Present – An Interactive Treasure Hunt Think you know your history? Try your hand at the Black History Interactive Treasure Hunt. Learn and explore Black History, past and present. |
| BlackHistory.com Deemed the largest online encyclopedia and social network dedicated to Black history and culture, users can browse a collection of African American profiles of the past, and interact with thousands of today's Black history makers. |
| Encyclopedia
Britannica's Guide to Black History Explore your curiosity with the Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History, as they celebrate the many achievements of individual African Americans. |
| Road to
Equality - Interactive Feature from CNN.com Are we there yet? CNN explores where we're at and where we've come from in the road to equality. |
| Powerful
Days in Black and White Images are powerful. They can tell a story and they can make an imprint. These remarkable images, taken by Photographer Charles Moore, capture the struggles and heartache of the civil rights movement. |
| Around
the Web |
| History.com Learn more about Black History milestones, read more African American History Maker bios, and view and explore an interactive timeline from History.com. |
| Notable African
American Biographies Nearly 500 bios of infamous Black History makers of past and present. |
| Southern
Christian Leadership Conference Learn more about the SCLC and its humble beginnings. |
| The King Center In 1968 Coretta Scott King, wife of Dr. King established The King Center. It is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Resources
for Kids |
| Time
for Kids: Black History Month Special News, polls, kids scoops, games, and a homework helper, all in honor of Black History Month. |
| FamilyEducation.com:
Celebrate Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month as a family this February! Spend some extra time learning about the extraordinary accomplishments of African-Americans, with printable downloads, coloring pages for kids, quizzes, activities, and more! |
| University
of Illinois Extension: African American History For Kids Trivia, African American mask designs, bios, games and other resources to help kids understand what Black History Month is all about. |
Black
History Milestones 1850: First organization of black workers is established in New York City, called The American League of Colored Laborers. 1869: National Labor Union becomes first organization of white workers to advocate creation of black labor unions. 1869: The Colored National Labor Union is formed. 1918: First federal bureau to attempt to ease labor-related racial tensions caused by blacks leaving the South is established. 1941: The Fair Employment Practice Commission is established, which is the first federal agency to provide fair employment practices. 1945: In New York, the Ives-Quinn Act is passed. It was the first state legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed or color. 1948: Truman signs Executive Order 9981. 1954: Supreme Court rules on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas case, which stated segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. 1955: Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat to a white passenger; Montgomery Bus Boycott ensues. 1957: Martin Luther King and other African American leaders establish the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 1963: Nearly 200,000 people join the March on Washington, where Martin Luther King delivers his infamous, "I Have a Dream" speech. 1964: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is passed, making it the first federal fair employment legislation. 1965: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is passed by Congress, which allows all colors and creeds to vote. |
