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Columbia University

Columbia University: Rediscovering Malcolm's Life [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly discussion on how the views have change with regard to Malcolm X, from fiery "Black Power" radical to an accepted part of the African American heritage.
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Primary
Columbia University

Columbia University: The Price of Freedom [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Juanita Abernathy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the achievements of civil rights activist Juanita Abernathy in this concise biography.
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Article
Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: Sncc Fought for Change From the Bottom Up

For Students 9th - 10th
A highly informative narrative on the development and philosophy of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, with comparisons to Dr. King's SCLC and the Black Panther Party. Good resource.
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American Public Media

American Public Media: Jesse Jackson (1941 )

For Students 9th - 10th
Offered is a brief biographical sketch of Baptist preacher, Jesse Jackson, and the full text of his 1988 "Keep Hope Alive" speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Civil Rights Activist: Vanessa Venable

For Students 9th - 10th
In this transcript of an interview for Eyes on the Prize, Vanessa Venable describes the impact of school closings in Prince Edward County, Virginia, from 1959-1964.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Civil Rights Leader, Rev. C. T. Vivian

For Students 9th - 10th
In this transcript of an interview for Eyes on the Prize, the Reverend C. T. Vivian remembers his leadership role in the Civil Rights Movement and the risks civil rights activists took in challenging segregation.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Remembering Civil Rights Leader Dorothy Height

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video segment, NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill remembers civil rights activist Dr. Dorothy Height, who was a leader in both the African-American and women's rights movements. [5:06]
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PBS

Pbs: The Legacy of Harry T. Moore

For Students 9th - 10th
An "almost forgotten" hero of the Civil Rights Movement is brought to light in this PBS documentary. Moore's biography and legacy are provided.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: The Malcolm X Project

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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The Henry Ford

Henry Ford Museum: Rosa Parks Bus

For Students 9th - 10th
An absolutely fascinating tale of the actual bus that Rosa Parks was riding in that sparked the Civil Rights Movement. Information on the quest to restore this bus is shared.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Civil Rights Activist, Fannie Lou Hamer

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the life and leadership of Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist best known for her stirring testimony at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
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University of Virginia

Explorations in Black Leadership: Amiri Baraka

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of African American writer Amiri Baraka and an interview with him conducted by Julian Bond available in video download or script format. With insight into influential people in his life, career development, influence of...
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University of Virginia

Explorations in Black Leadership: Nikki Giovanni

For Students 9th - 10th
A video interview with poet and author Nikki Giovanni, civil rights activist. Includes full transcript of video and short biography.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Explorations in Black Leadership: Julian Bond

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of and interview with Julian Bond, chairman of the NAACP. The videos may not work but the transcripts are available as well.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Ivan Allen

For Students 9th - 10th
Ivan Allen started as a segregationist and became and advocate for Civil Rights. Learn more about him in this brief biography.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Harold Belafonte

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography highlights how musician Harry Belafonte played a part in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Xernona Clayton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a concise biography of a Civil Rights Activist and broadcaster from Georgia.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Richard Gregory

For Students 9th - 10th
A condensed biography of Richard "Dick" Gregory, comedian and Civil Rights activist.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Lena Horne

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this brief biography of singer/actress Lena Horne regarding her role as a Civil Rights Activist.
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Article
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Importance of Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the life and career of famous boxer Muhammad Ali while exploring his role in the civil rights movement. Also, discover his views on religion and politics and his legacy for being a positive...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kwame Ture, Stokely Carmichael

For Students 9th - 10th
In this transcript of an interview recorded for Eyes on the Prize, Stokely Carmichael describes SNCC organizing campaigns and his views on "Black Power."
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Civil Rights Activist: Burke Marshall

For Students 9th - 10th
Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall, in this transcript of an interview for Eyes on the Prize, remembers mediating the 1962 desegregation of the University of Mississippi.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Barbara Harris

For Students 9th - 10th
Civil rights activist Reverend Barbara Harris is featured for her involvement in freedom rides and marches in the 1960's.