Black+History

**__History__**

__Websites of Interest:__

__[|Thinkquest -]__ This site offers an overview of Civil Rights History in the United States. You can learn about famous leaders and how they fought to end slavery and promote equality. Three routes are provided to view the website: the Timeline Route, the Leaders Route, Issues Route. A Civil Rights Dictionary, Games and Puzzles, and a Bibliography are included in this easy to navigate site.     Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - This website has information about the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.    [|**An Interview with Ruby Bridges**]- In this 1997 interview, Ruby Bridges discusses her memories of the first day she entered her new school in New Orleans, her first year at the school, and how she is focused on improving education, children and family.

[|**The Official Ruby Bridges website**] - This site has Ruby's story, links to photographs, and information about what projects Ruby Bridges is working on currently.

​  [|Black History] - This site, sponsored by the History Channel, offers articles, videos, games, timelines, biographies, and information about important events in Black History.

[|**Search Biography.com**] - This site offers a wide range of information about famous events and people in Black History. Biographies, timelines, videos, photographs, games and more are included at this very informative website.