Click on the links below for more information on the life of King and other important civil rights leaders.
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
History of the HolidayBiography of Martin Luther KingTimeline: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil DisobedienceThe March on WashingtonExcerpt from the “I Have a Dream” SpeechMartin Luther King SpeechesQuotes from Martin Luther KingMartin Luther King Quiz (for kids)
Civil Rights and Affirmative Action
Biographies: Civil Rights LeadersNotable Speeches and Letters by African AmericansCivil Rights Cases ReopenedCivil Rights HeroesTimeline: Modern Civil RightsCivil Rights in the United StatesCivil Rights QuizAffirmative Action HistoryTimeline: Affirmative ActionBlack History MonthAfrican American History Timeline