Chariho Middle School Library: Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom

In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! You’ll learn what the civil rights movement was, what was different about the United States in the first part of the 20th century, and what segregation had to do with it. You’ll learn about King’s family background and how he helped begin the Montgomery bus boycott. You’ll also discover who inspired King, and how his non-violent protests lead to Supreme Court decisions banning segregation. Plus, you’ll find out some of the dangers King faced in his fight to end segregation — and how he met an untimely death. Need a hero? You couldn’t find a better one. (sign in with Google)

This video presents a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King. (6:04min)

Article about Dr. King's life and accomplishments.

This site has many photos and facts about Dr. King.

This is an encyclopedia article. (charihoms/chariho)

The montgomery bus boycott was the first large scale protest for African Americans. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the protest and used a passive resistance model to achieve equality and desegregation on buses. (2:42 min) Remember to logon with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate.

The familiar story of this American hero is told for children. From Dr. King's birth to the end of his short life, the values that he stood for so powerfully and the changes that he helped to bring about are presented here in terms that children can understand and personally relate to. (charihoms/chariho) Lower Reading Level

Features civil rights leader and minister Martin Luther King Jr. His stance on racism; Consequences of his activism; His accomplishments.

Ebook about Dr. King's life and accomplishments, with detailed information.

Short article about the marches to protest for African American voting rights in 1965.

An article about Selma from the Encyclopedia of Alabama, detailing Selma's history, demographics, etc.

Short article with background and history on Montgomery, Alabama.

Short article about the bus boycott held in Montgomery, Alabama to protest segregation.

An article about Montgomery from the Encyclopedia of Alabama, detailing Montgomery's history, demographics, etc

Short article about the marches to protest for African American voting rights in 1965.

Discusses the protest march that occurred in Selma on March 7, 1965.

Describes the events that occurred after the violence of the first Selma protest.

Discusses the third try for the march from Selma to Montgomery in support of voting rights for African Americans.

Investigates some of the positive changes the march and speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. brought to the United States.

Learn about the events in Selma, Alabama, and why President Obama traveled to Selma to commemorate the historic march.

A break down of the 3 march attempts from the National Parks Service.

The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) led a campaign to counteract resistance to black voting in Selma, Alabama, in the early 1960s.

This site provides some background about why the march was held.

Article from National Geographic.

Short summary of Sammy Davis Jr.'s life and contribution to the civil rights movement.

Short article about Davis's life.

Short biography about Sammy Davis Jr.

Short article about Bennett's life.

Short biography of Bennett.

Read the biography from Bennett's official website.

Short summary of Bennett's life and role in the Civil Rights movement.

Hear from Lynda Blackmon Lowery about her experience as the youngest marcher in the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965.

Lowery looks back on her experiences and legacy, talking about the new play based off her story, Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom.

Short article about Wallace's life.

Article about Wallace's life.

Short biography of Wallace.

In depth article on the life and career or Wallace.

Short article about Belafonte's life.

Summary of Belafonte's role in the Civil Rights movement.

Short interview with Belafonte.

Short biography of Belafonte's life.

Short biography of Seeger.

Short biography of Seeger.

Short biography of Seeger.

Short article about Simone's life and legacy.

Short biography of Simone.

Article discussing the life and legacy of Simone.

Short biography of Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Summary of the legacy of Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Short encyclopedia entry about the folk group Peter, Paul, & Mary.

Short biography of the folk group.

Watch the folk trio sing "If I had a Hamer"