Civil Rights

There is a wealth of information of this important part of our nation's history. Here are a few links that will help you to better understand the events and times during the struggle for civil rights.

http://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.html Timeline

Here are links to add interesting, everyday life details for your flash fiction.

http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/athome/1950/ At Home: At Home in a House Subdivided: 1950-present

http://badfads.com/pages/fashion/afro.html Afro Hair styles (disregard the "bad" and look at the "fad")

http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/anything.htm 60's fashion for women

More 60's fashions to add details and authenticity to you story

Optional links that you may find of interest.

http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmpeople2.html Black Civil Rights leaders

http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/gallery/movement.asp National Civil Rights Museum

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