Curated OER
Lena Horne: Race and the American Artist
Students examine how race played a critical role in Lena Horne's life. They conduct Internet research, participate in a class debate, write a letter, and create a presentation based on their Internet research.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Malcolm X Amd the Nation of Islam
A brief biography of a leader for black power, Malcolm X. Read about his early life and conversion to the Nation of Islam. Find out what his goals were for blacks in America, and see how the means to the end was different from Martin...
Columbia University
Columbia University: The Malcolm X Project
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.
A&E Television
History.com: Black History Milestones
A detailed account of the history of African Americans is presented in this article. Divided by main topics or periods of time, the coming of slavery to America is the first focus. Followed by plantation life and escapes to freedom and...
Black Past
Black Past: Malcolm X
This encyclopedia article recounts the course of Malcolm X, a fiery speaker and supporter of Black Nationalism.
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 Unfinished Dialogue of m.l. King, Jr. & Malcolm X [Pdf]
A scholarly article examining the issue of whether Malcolm X and Dr. King could have ever reconciled their different visions of Black America.
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.
Digital History
Digital History: Martin Luther King & Malcolm X on Violence & Integration [Pdf]
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X were strong African-American leaders in the Civil Rights movement. Read about the differences in their approach to gaining civil rights for African-Americans. Find charts that compare their ideas on...
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.
Digital History
Digital History: Black Nationalism and Black Power
There were two methods of protesting discrimination of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement: follow Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X. Find out about the Black Panther Party, Black Nationalism, and Black Power.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Malcolm X Facts and Biography
This short biography and fact sheet provides interesting details about the life, times, and history of Malcolm X, a symbol for the black power movement.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Black Power
Learn about Malcolm X, the Nation of Islam, and the Black Panther Party.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Black Power
Discusses the Black Power movement, including Malcolm X, the Nation of Islam, and the Black Panthers.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in 1960s: Civil Rights Movement Marches On
An examination of the civil rights movement of African Americans in the 1960s. Discusses the different forms of protest, the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr., the rise of Black Power, the Black Panthers, and Malcolm X. This is...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Black Power
The black power movement moved away from the nonviolence advocated by Martin Luther King, Jr. and his associates. Read about the formation of the Black Panther Party, and find their party platform. Take the brief quiz about history of...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Betty Shabazz
Biographical sketch of American educator and civil rights activist, Betty Shabazz, who is perhaps best known as the wife of slain black nationalist leader Malcolm X.
Black Past
Black Past: Haley, Alex
This is an encyclopedia entry about Alex Haley, an African-American author whose most well-known work was Roots. There is a link to the website for the Alex Haley Foundation.
Black Past
Black Past: Haley, Alex
This is an encyclopedia entry about Alex Haley, an African-American author whose most well-known work was Roots. There is a link to the website for the Alex Haley Foundation.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Percy Ellis Sutton
Brief account of the life of Percy Sutton, a prominent civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X as well as some 200 people arrested in the 1960s during protests against racial segregation in the American South.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Civil Rights Movement
Provides an overview and basic introduction to the civil rights movement of African Americans.