The Smithsonian Magazine published a collection of articles, videos, podcasts, and websites on racism in America. The 158 resources are broken down into six topics: history of racism, inequality, violence, protests, intersectionality, and education. Each section gives a summary of…
In December 2015, the United States celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The boycott began when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus. She was arrested for her actions on December 1, 1955.…
Since 2007, civil rights icon Rosa Parks has shared a Montgomery, Alabama, historical marker with country signer Hank Williams. Soon Parks will have her own tribute. A representative of the Montgomery Improvement Association said both Parks and Williams deserve their…
Harper Lee’s new novel, "Go Set a Watchman," was released July 2015. It takes place after her first book, "To Kill a Mockingbird." Many real events shaped the mid-1950’s Alabama featured in Lee’s latest book. World War II provided new…
Many heroes of the Civil Rights Movement never became as famous as Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King Jr. The March on Washington Film Festival remembers those who aren’t as well known as the famous leaders. One of the films…