REFERENCE
The full text of Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" on the involvement of the government in the lives of citizens.
The full text of Johnson's speech on the need to improve education to form a Great Society.
The full text of Booker T. Washington's speech about civil rights.
The full text of Lincoln's speech denouncing the United States' division over slavery.
Each of these amendments broadened the number of citizens in the U.S. with the right to vote.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Should a student be allowed to create their own rubric?
A chart showing the number of men versus women in the United States.
Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.
A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.
Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader, Duke Ellington.
Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic boycott of businesses that…
Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.
A brief biography of modern dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.
Read this brief biography of tennis professional, author, and activist Arthur Ashe.
Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the United States in the first…
A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.
Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for civil rights.
An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.
An article about Mary McLeod Bethune's contributions to education and race relations as a leader in the American black…
Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
Learn more about the life of the American painter and educator Jacob Lawrence.
Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.
Learn more about the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
