50 Essential Civil Rights Speeches
A compilation of 50 essential civil rights speeches using resources including BlackPast, TED, American RadioWorks, the Obama Foundation, and various other media and educational sources.
Read MoreMajor Civil Rights Moments in Every State
Highlighting a contribution from each state toward civil rights in America, along with what led to that historical moment and the change it brought.
Read MoreThe 'Nuts and Bolts' Heroes Who Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible
The men and women who organized the nuts and bolts of the Civil Rights Movement may not be as well-remembered but it was they who provided its essential vision and energy.
Read MoreMeet the women who sustained the civil rights movement, though 'hidden in plain view'
Historian Vicki Crawford explains the contributions of women who influenced King and helped to fuel some of the most significant campaigns of the civil rights era, but whose contributions are not nearly as well known.
Read MoreMeet 16 women abolitionists you probably never learned about in school
At a time when women were expected to sit in the background, these heroes shattered those restrictions, bravely and unapologetically standing up for what they believed in.
Read MoreEngland's first female professional astronomer was largely ignored for two centuries — but is finally gaining name recognition today
Caroline Herschel, the first English professional female astronomer, made contributions to astronomy that are still important to the field today. But even many astronomers may not recognize her name.
Read MoreMeet the forgotten deaf women who fought for the right to vote
Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, low pay, and lack of recognition, countless deaf women have fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including for the right to vote.
Read MoreJessie Simmons: How a schoolteacher became an unsung hero of the civil rights movement
Denials in work applications set Jessie up to fight an important battle for justice for Black educators at a time when many were being pushed out of the teaching profession.
Read MoreGood News in History: Catherine the Great Got the Smallpox Vaccine to Prove Its Safety to Her Subjects
She sought to have her entire empire inoculated. Catherine is quoted as saying, “My objective was, through my example, to save from death the multitude of my subjects who, not knowing the value of this technique, and frightened of it, were left in danger.”
Read More24 Famous Black Activists Who Transformed Society
Good Good Good’s guide to Black activists who have taken a stand against oppression, inequality, and systemic racism.
Read MoreThe World Is Celebrating the Life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu has died at the age of 90.Archbishop Tutu earned the respect and love of millions of South Africans and the world. He carved out a permanent place in their hearts and minds, becoming known affectionately as “The Arch”.
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