civil rights

Follows the life of one of the first black organizers of voter registration in Mississippi.

Presents an overview of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and chronicles the events that led to the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement, including interviews, photographs, and information from important historical documents.

Examines important accomplishments and events in the history of African-Americans, focusing on the Civil Rights Movement; and includes short biographies of notable men and women, as well as a glossary, a list of related Internet sites, and an index.

Describes the peaceful marches in the United States on behalf of civil rights for blacks from the 1950s to the 1990s, including the March on Washington and other important marches.

Traces the development of the civil rights movement, highlighting significant leaders and events such as court cases, protests, and marches.

Essays and articles review different perspectives on Native American civil rights, discusses restrictions on sovereignty, the use of tribal resources, and evaluates the threats posed to Native American culture.

Discusses the legal rights of teenagers in a variety of situations, such as health care decisions, school drug testing and discrimination, and using the Internet, and cites examples of court cases that deal with these issues.

From the beginning of Reconstruction to the present, traces the struggle of blacks to gain their civil rights in America, with a brief comparison of their problems to those of other minorities.

Southern African-Americans who were young and involved in the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s describe their experiences.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.