Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
Black Past
Black Past: Baker, Ella
This encyclopedia article tells about Ella Baker, one of the most influential women in the civil rights movement.
Black Past
Black Past: Baldwin, James
This encyclopedia article gives a brief outline of the life of James Baldwin, influential author, playwright, and social commentator.
Black Past
Black Past: Baraka, Amiri
This is a very brief encyclopedia entry about Amiri Baraka, born as Everett Leroi Jones. He is an impassioned poet and playwright who wrote about the black racial identity. A link to a website for more information is provided.
Black Past
Black Past: Barnett, Ida Wells
This biography details the life and journalistic career of African American women's rights activist Ida B. Wells Barnett.
Black Past
Black Past: Bethune, Mary Jane Mc Leod
This informative encyclopedia article recounts the life of Mary McLeod Bethune, black educator and activist. There are several links to websites for further information.
Black Past
Black Past: Carmichael, Stokely
In this brief encyclopedia entry you can read about Stokely Carmichael's role in the civil rights movement and his proclamation of "Black Power."
Black Past
Black Past: Garvey, Marcus
In this encyclopedia entry you can read about Marcus Garvey, newspaper entrepreneur and advocate of black pride and separatism.
Black Past
Black Past: Hamer, Fannie Lou
This brief encyclopedia article is about Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights activist from Mississippi. There is a link to a website which gives more information about her.
Black Past
Black Past: Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (1941 )
This is a profile of Jesse Jackson and his efforts in the civil rights movement.
Black Past
Black Past: King, Jr., Martin Luther
This encyclopedia article gives a good overview of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and his place in the history of civil rights in the U.S. There is a link to a website that gives more information.
Black Past
Black Past: Wilkins, Roy
This encyclopedia entry recounts briefly the life of Roy Wilkins, a very influential civil rights leader.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Maynard Jackson
This is a concise biography highlighting Maynard Jackson's role in the Civil Rights Movements.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Nancy Wilson
Grammy Award winning Nancy Wilson, a civil rights activist, is the center of this brief biography.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Stevie Wonder
An enlightening biography on the life and contributions of humanitarian/musician Stevie Wonder.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Aretha Franklin
Learn much about "The first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". PBS portrays the life of "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Arthur Goldberg
Chronicles the life of former Supreme Court Justice and Secretary of Labor under JFK, Arthur Goldberg. In 1965, he resigned from the Supreme Court to become the United Nations Ambassador. He died in 1990 after leading a very active life...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The Poetry of Maya Angelou
This primary source set includes photographs, illustrations, correspondence, interviews, and a sound recording that provides context for thematic elements in the poetry of Maya Angelou as well as her life.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Mary Mc Leod Bethune
The National Women's Hall of Fame honors Mary McLeod Bethune for her achievements in advocating and educating black students during the first half of the 20th century.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Ella Baker
The National Women's Hall of Fame honors Ella Baker for her role in the Civil Rights Movement in America.
Other
Who2 Biographies: Marcus Garvey
This resource provides a brief summary of Marcus Garvey, African-American businessman and leader.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Rosa Parks
Use this resource to learn about Rosa Parks, a freedom hero, and her courage in the face of adversity.
Black Past
Black Past: Oscar De Priest (1871 1951)
Encyclopedia entry providing biographical details on the life of civil rights activist and politician, Oscar DePriest.