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Civil Rights Movement

Race and Ethnicity
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Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation

Congressman and civil rights movement hero John Lewis wrote this final article to be published on the day of his funeral.

July 18, 2022

John Lewis
Civil Rights Movement

Slavery
Classroom Resource
The Freedman’s Bureau!

This political cartoon from 1866 attacks Black suffrage and the Freedman’s Bureau.

July 18, 2022

Unknown
Civil Rights Movement

Race and Ethnicity

Slavery
Classroom Resource
Oh Freedom

“Oh Freedom” is a popular song that was often played during civil rights marches. This particular YouTube video pairs the song with a slide show of various images from the marches.

July 18, 2022

Author Unknown, Performed by the Golden Gospel Singers
Class

Race and Ethnicity
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Bill Clinton apologizes for Tuskegee Experiment

President Bill Clinton delivered this speech at the White House on May 16, 1997.

June 18, 2019

Bill Clinton