Many African American veterans joined the Civil Rights Movement after World War II when they found themselves facing continued discrimination at home. Learn about some of the veterans who were prominent activists.

Learn about the civil rights legislation that outlawed discrimination in jobs, education, housing, public accommodations, and voting.

Trinity University offers an overview of the problems of inequality in the education system in the United States. Has links to charts and articles about income and education.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This slide show lesson and worksheet focus on whether Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew is a misogynistic play, displays hatred or dislike of women. Students must take a stand, and write an essay...

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted to prevent discrimination and protect voting rights. It was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on August 6, 1965, to safeguard the right to vote of Black Americans and ban the use of...

This lesson plan has students experiencing discrimination and discussing their experience.

Encyclopedia entry examines the Albany Movement, a desegregation coalition formed in Albany, Ga. in 1961 with the purpose of ending all forms of racial segregation in the city.

Here you can find a brief review of Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," as well as a biography of the author and along excerpt from the novel.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers completing the square when the leading coefficient is not equal to one.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving quadratic equations when the answers are complex numbers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice and attempt practice...

This site from the Cornell University School of Law provides an overview of workers compensation and includes numerous links to resources and related topics.

The National Organization for Women (NOW) was established in 1966 to promote equal rights, including equality of opportunity for women in employment.