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The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a state of the art museum and archive dedicate to the civil rights movement and the human rights struggle that changed the face of America during the 1950s and 1960s.

The literary and artistic explosion that occurred in black America from roughly 1910 to 1940 is often referred to as the "Harlem Renaissance." Creative African American literature and art blossomed from all over the country.

Every city has its own attractions but few cities can boast the type of ground breaking, law creating history that Birmingham has to offer with its Civil Rights Tour.

A look at Martin Luther King's development as a civil rights leader and the portrayal of King in David Garrow's book, Bearing the Cross.

A summary and analysis of two varying view points on the question of King's role in the civil rights movement. One historian said yes, he was vital, the other said no.

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The 54 million Americans with one or more disabilities and their friends, family, and caregivers, should think particularly deep about the impact the civil rights leader had on America and the world.

Very few cities found themselves at the heart of America's Civil Rights Movement as much as the city of Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham was a city that found itself on the front lines of the Civil Rights struggle in the United States.

Most first time visitors, and even those who have lived in Birmingham their entire life, are surprised to learn just how many things there are to do in Birmingham, Alabama. Let's look at just a few of the many attractions that Birmingham has to offer.

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most persuasive speakers in American history. King is able to remain level headed and calm in the extremely turbulent time of the Civil Rights Movement.

Though we have come a long way, the journey to a fairer and more just nation is a journey that has no end. This trek brings travelers into contact with where we are and where we need to go.

African American history encompasses almost four hundred years of struggle, achievement and contribution to America and the world. Here are some websites where you can discover that history for yourself.

The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is located in the historic Carver Theater. The Jazz Hall of Fame highlights jazz musicians who have a connection to Alabama and the music they played. Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington are just a few of the inductees.

January 21, 2008 is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., fought for civil rights, but dreamed of true racial unity. Did you know that Dr. King merely followed somebody far greater than he?

This paper is about women's roles in the civil rights movement. It is especially focused on the contributions of African-American women.

The Civil Rights Movement is one of the most important events in history. It was a forceful and collective movement to disband segregation and racial injustices. The people involved in the movement

A bus driver for the Red River Elementary School in Coushatta, LA, segregates school bus. Said she never heard of the Civil Rights movement.

The freedom rides of the Civil Rights movement was an assertive movement that served as a symbolic sign of peaceful protest that swept across the nation.

1960s and 1970s America. The Civil Rights, Free Speech, Women's Liberation and Gay Rights Movements.This twenty year span in American history served as the perfect time for the voices of black women to let their voices be heard by the dominant culture.

An article about the changing face of marriage in America as it pertains to same gender marriages, compared with the civil rights movement of the past.

A small cast of nine students captures the micro-essence of the civil rights movement in the play--Martin Said So--a play set during the decade of the 1960s, including the tragic Apr. 4, 1968 asassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Rosa Parks helped to form and shape the history of the civil rights movement with just one act. Refusing to give up her seat on a bus. Even though this happened over 40 years ago, it still inspires many of us to stand up for what is right.

A brief examination of this highly ideological strive for equal rights

Stokely Carmichael was a prominent African-American who was at the forefront of the civil rights movement.

Progress for African-Americans has never been a straight line

This is a book review of William H. Chafe's book "Civilities and Civil Rights." An examination of the microcosm of Greensboro in the South.

The DuSable Museum showcases African and African American paintings and statues with various images, real letters, and paraphernalia of other Civil Rights leaders, as well as Martin Luther King Jr.

A new era has begun in the civil rights in Los Angeles and new leadership must pick up the call...

Read this informative article and find out how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr helped to shape America. Also, you'll find out how his young life was cut short, and what resulted from it.

Thousands of people joined local LGBT groups in Philadelphia to celebrate this year's Equality Forum. This week-long series of events, forums, symposiums, parties, and concerts draws thousands of supporters every year.

While there are those who believe that racism and civil rights will always remain a problem in the US to one extent or another, progress that has been made in this area would seem to indicate otherwise.

The Civil Rights Memorial is one of the most visited attractions in Montgomery, Alabama. The Civil Rights Memorial honors the memory of 40 individuals who lost their lives fighting for freedom and racial equality in the United States.

Many famous blacks who were born or lived in Alabama made their mark on society. Alabama was a major battleground for Civil Rights events that changed the nation. Alabama has a wealth of attractions that highlight famous blacks, events, and black historic sites.

Investigate the civil rights struggles from the vantage point of the initiated who is familiar with the causes of the problems and notes the various Band-Aid solutions that were applied prior to the institution of a concerted effort to offer civil rights protections to all.

If you are planning a trip to the Memphis area in the future, consider visiting the National Civil Rights Museum. If you are not able to come see the exhibit for yourself, consider reading the rich history and view the pictures from the gallery on the museum's website.

Affirmative action is a program to overcome the effects of past societal discrimination by allocating jobs and resources to members of specific groups, such as minorities and women

equality, racial discrimination, suffrage for women and African Americans, Feminist movement, comparable worth, affirmative action, civil rights effect on democracy

The Chicano Movement consisted of hundreds of organizations focusing on a variety of issues. These organizations could be divided into those associations that sought to work through the system and those that called for a major restructuring of the system.

In the article, "African Americans and the Quest for Civil Rights", author Sean Dennis Cashman explains in detail how hard it was for the African-American race to gain a place in society without being referred to as inferior people to the whites.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was a response to "A Call for Unity" by eight white clergymen. His inspiration for writing the letter was the clergymen's unjust proposals, and the letter allowed him to present his rebuttal.

A basic primer of some of the terminology necessary to understand civil rights in America and how they are being corrupted.

Unlike many civil rights organizations that began as grassroots movements, the NAACP had its genesis in the minds and hearts of a group of American leaders who believed that to be quiet in the face of evil is to agree with the atrocities.

For a book lover who wants to dig deep -- and perhaps even go past some of the trite, though true accounts of this great civil rights leader's life, legacy and vision -- here are 10 suggestions for some great reads that might just accomplish this.

This article talks about civil rights and looks more specifically at three particularly impacting movements for civil rights.

When the world lost Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, blacks wondered if there would be anyone to take up their plight. That person was Coretta Scott King.

This is an essay on the movie Eyes on the Prize. It covers the topics of racism and discrimination.

The question is not, "Do people choose to be gay?" but "Do we choose to live in a truly free society?"

A look at the historic 1961 Freedom Ride campaign to desegregate interstate buses in the south.

What happened today in The Supreme Court is a prtent of things to come.

Charlotte Hawkins Brown worked tirelessly to educate African Americans during the Jim Crow Era. Her main goal in life was to show that African Americans were not inferior to whites.

An article about Kevin Powell's speech at Manhattanville College

Women and minorities made enormous gains in the 1960s and 1970s thanks largely to an ever increasing outcry among those groups for reform and an every increasing willingness to listen on the part of politicians.

Before Rosa Parks there was a woman 100 years earlier who earned her own seat on a bus in New York City.

The African-American heritage is steeped in a rich history of tradition, music, culture and hard-work. These African-American museums in Maryland are devoted to celebrating and preserving it for future generations.

W.E.B. DuBois lived 92 years. He was a founder of the NAACP as well as a pioneer in social science and African-American studies.

If you are an African American man or woman and won't to know why your hair is falling out don't despair. Hopefully

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and James Baldwin affected change by fighting those who prevented them from obtaining their freedom and expressing their ideas and beliefs on segregation in notable essays.

Because atheism is described as a lack of religion, it does not fall under the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Religious groups have dismissed atheists as immoral hedonists.

February is a time for observing the rich culture of African-Americans. Learn how they have contributed to our country in the past and in more recent events.

A look at the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Information about the Feminist movement, affirmative action, americans with disabilities act, growth of minority groups, Dred Scott v Standford

On April 4, 1968, I was a junior at Tulane University in New Orleans. The civil rights movement in Memphis and the garbage strike was not front page news in New Orleans at the time.

There is a misconception that African-Americans don't support each other. This is simply not true and I can speak on this because I'm an African-American...and I know.When we do something on a grand scale like die or get nominated for the Golden Globes we come out in support

The concept of freedom, taken for granted by many, was always highly treasured by the African-Americans who had to endure the struggle of release from slavery. This is reflected in much of the classic African-American literaure.

My recent articles talk about different modern African American Hairstyles. As I looked back at the series I wrote, hairstyles that I want to forget came to mind. Here are six African American hairstyles that I am I am sure other African Americans Want to forget:

Homeschooling represents a chance for blacks to escape the problems in the American education system that have plagued the race for generations.

A paper for a class that never ended up seeing the light of day. The tone and word/phrase choices of Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" are looked at, to better understand what makes this letter so effective in its purpose.

The Supreme Court Justices explained that verbal calls for bringing down the United States Government did not constitute a crime.

It is important that parents take the time to teach their children about other cultures and their own culture. Many African Americans today do not know where to begin when it comes to teaching their children about the African American Culture

In the media and especially on television, African American women are often misrepresented. Throughout television history, African American female characters in situation comedies have reflected biased, stereotypical images and controversial characters.

There is very little about African American skin that can be safely assumed which is why African American skin care is a combination of general skin care, individual skin care and a few "extras" that may be specific to people of color.

Comments, research and experiences of being African American, being female and where the two meet in marriage

There have been so many well-made African-American movies that picking out my top 10 took twice as long as it did for me to actually write the column.

African-American female authors Gwendolyn Brooks and Zora Neale Hurston published novels that show their characters overcoming hardships in a variety of ways. Similarly, the hip hop culture of the early 1970s formed to combat the struggles of ghetto life.

Many elementary, grade school and high school text books do not include the contributions of African-American soldiers and leaders of World War II. Allow me to tell you about a few of them.

The African-American market is 38.3 million people strong. It comprises 13.3% of the total US population. The median income level of the African-American adult is $29,177 although 23.9% of the population lives at or below the poverty level.

The King Memorial Baptist Church was the church that Martin Luther King served as Pastor at for nearly a decade, and from which he mounted some of the most dramatic civil rights crusades in the history of the movement.

African-American female authors Phillis Wheatley, Harriet E. Wilson and Octavia E. Butler incorporate issues of sentimentality and womanhood through scenes of social injustice and oppression as a device for conveying the human desire to attain freedom.

Despite being separated by more than 60 years, authors Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison present their female characters in submissive and objectified roles to highlight the oppression that African-American women face even in the twenty-first century.

Phillis Wheatley, a slave brought from Africa, became the first African American to be a published author. Though her poetry is often criticized for sounding subjugated this is because her sarcastic tones are too often overlooked.

This articles reviews the African American Christmas tradition of Kwanzaa.

We are a nation with a history built upon diversity. Grads with a degree in African American studies can fill positions in careers where a knowledge of and sensitive to diversity is central.

African-American studies can be one of the best programs that a college-bound individual may want to consider when selecting a major.

The African American music and dance, speech and strong personality carry the African American culture to play a pivotal role in their rich history, powerful literature, and political movements that revealed around the world.

An analysis on how the African American community progressed during the New Deal Era.

See how African American Students Capitalizing on Trends in Academic Libraries

This paper gives resources to those wanting to learn about African American History. It also includes additional resources for futher study.

So move over Claudia Schiffer, because our African -American models are capturing the scene and cashing on their leggy assets too.

Langston Hughes remains one of literature's top poets and African-American writers. His humble history still serves as an inspiration to many.

Okay, okay, I'll admit I don't know the first thing about doing hair. However, being the writer that I am - and having a wife (Theresa) that does know everything there is about doing African-American hair - I figured, we'd combine to write this.

Read this informative article and find out how an African-American slave from Mississippi developed her singing talents and found herself performing in front of the Queen at Buckingham Palace!

My opinion on Henry David Thoreau’s idea that civil disobedience is an effective strategy to enact change.

In the first years of the Cold War, religion saw a resurgence in American social and political life. The push for unity and conformity allowed for the development of a theology-free civil religion that tested the boundaries of the separation of Church and State.