Research Guides at CSU Pueblo Library: Civil Rights Movement: Home

Background information

The African American Almanac
Provides a range of historical and current information on African American history, society and culture. Includes coverage of such topics as: Africa and the Black diaspora; film and television; landmarks; national organizations; population; religion; science and technology; and sports.

Biography in Context This link opens in a new window
Biographies on the world's most influential people, with links to scholarly articles, news features, videos and images.
U.S. History in Context This link opens in a new window
Contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History, including primary source documents. Curriculum resource.

The Civil Rights Movement [Documentary]
A part of the series America in the 20th Century. Anyone who thinks the civil rights movement began and ended with Martin Luther King Jr. will discover a new, eye-opening view of history in this program. It reveals a long-running struggle for racial equality starting with Civil War– and Reconstruction-era events, moving through the blight of Jim Crow and the formation of the NAACP and other groups, and depicting the drama of King’s movement in varied, evolving phases. The work of Malcolm X, the rise of the Black Power movement, and the future of America’s ongoing equality battles are also examined.
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution [Documentary]
A treasure trove of rare archival footage from police, FBI informants, journalists, white supporters and detractors, and Black Panthers that tells the story of change in America during the turbulent 1960's.
In Remembrance of Martin [Film]
Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in recalling Dr. King's career and tracing his leadership in the civil rights movement.

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Films on Demand offers a large variety of curriculum-focused, streaming video titles from producers such as Films for the Humanities and Sciences, PBS, A&E, History, ABCNews, BBC, NBC News, Shopware, Biography, National Geographic and others.