Curated OER
Martin Luther King Day: Draw and Write
In this Martin Luther King Day activity, students use the story writing lines and the space for a picture. Students draw something about the life of the civil rights leader and then write about it.
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Columbia University
Columbia University: Rediscovering Malcolm's Life [Pdf]
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.
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.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Martin Luther King, Jr.
This biography of Martin Luther King Jr. includes a timeline and addresses the life of the civil rights leader from childhood to the legacy he left behind.
American Public Media
American Public Media: Jesse Jackson (1941 )
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Civil Rights Leader, Bayard Rustin
This transcript of an interview for Eyes on the Prize documents the leadership strategies of March on Washington organizer Bayard Rustin.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth
This oral history transcript from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute documents the tumultuous life and leadership of the Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, who survived a bomb attack that destroyed his home.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Dr. King Charismatic Leadership in a Mass Struggle
The author(the foremost living authority on Dr. King today) examines the idea and role charisma played in King's leadership style and abilities. The author argues that his use of charisma was not all Dr. King utilized.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Coretta Scott King (1927 2006)
The New Georgia Encyclopedia discusses in-depth the life and work of civil and human rights leader, Coretta Scott King.
PBS
Pbs: The Legacy of Harry T. Moore
An "almost forgotten" hero of the Civil Rights Movement is brought to light in this PBS documentary. Moore's biography and legacy are provided.
Other
University of Mississippi: Mississippi Writers Page: Medgar Evers (1925 1963)
The Mississippi Writers Page provides a biography of Medgar Evers from college to death. Links to related sites available.
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...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on Martin Luther King, Jr. & Malcolm X
A comprehensive four part lesson plan exploring how the ideas of the two great African American leaders were similar and different both in their ideologies and their visions.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Congressman John R. Lewis
A biography of John R. Lewis, one of the leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. He participated in pivotal resistance campaigns such as the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington, and went on the serve in the United States...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Public Service
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the public services who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Civil Rights Activist, Fannie Lou Hamer
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.
Read Works
Read Works: Excerpt From Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter From Birmingham Jail
[Free Registration/Login Required] This primary source features a letter excerpt from Dr. Martin King, Jr. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies. Scaffolding for vocabulary...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Explorations in Black Leadership: Julian Bond
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Martin Luther King
This article gives a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while discussing the concept of non-violent resistance.
Other
Civil Rights Movement Veterans
Remembrances of Civil Rights Movement workers who were active in the 1960s and '70s. Excellent site to gauge the impact of the movement on the workers themselves. Information about the Movement with eyewitness stories, poetry,...
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Ralph Abernathy
National Parks Services offers a succinct biography of Civil Rights leader Ralph Abernathy.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: John Conyers, Jr.
This is a biography on John Conyers, Jr that highlights his achievements in the Civil Rights Movement.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Jesse Jackson, Sr.
This is a succinct biography on the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. and his role as a Civil Rights Leader.
Other
Cesar E. Chavez, an American Hero
The official site for the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation provides information on the life and ideals of Chavez and the activities of the Foundation.