If you’re headed to Arkansas on a history hunt, you’re in luck because all the state’s stops on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail are in Little Rock. To understand Arkansas’ role in the Civil Rights Movement, start with a visit to Little Rock Central High School. ...
As others have written, it is impossible to overstate how terrific this tour is under the guidance of Jake. I've been a life-long student of human rights, but still learned so much today. The experience of seeing the actual sites is overwhelming. And Jake provides so...
A civil rights tour of the South -- and beyond will take you the places where marchers and protesters made history.
On the Road to Freedom: A Guided Tour of the Civil Rights Trail. Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin of Chapel Hill, 2008.Cobb, Charles E. On the Road to Freedom: A Guided Tour of the Civil Rights Trail. Chapel Hill, N.C: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2008.Cobb, Charles On the Road ...
King's life on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail's website. Whether you're are interested in furthering your own education or teaching your children more about the civil rights movement in an effort to have deeper family conversations about the "Black Lives Matter" movement, the opportunity to ...
To begin your journey through Rochester’s African American history, take an Underground Railroad tour downtown with AKWAABA Tours, or follow the Heritage Trail that winds its way through downtown Rochester. A number of historical markers designate significant events in Douglass’ life during his sta...
in a region that embraces important discourse. The American Civil War Museum is a good starting point for seeing a multitude of perspectives. Walk the Richmond Slave Trail. See the historic transformation of Monument Avenue. Tour battlefields. Trace the steps of Abraham Lincoln, who visited Richmon...
25. Annapolis School Desegregation: African American students boldly stand up for their rights 26. The familiar voice of D.J. Hoppy Adams and his lifetime of service 27. Exclusion and accommodation in Annapolis during segregation 28. Parole Community Pride: A strong, resilient enclave emerges aft...
Tags: Civil Rights tour, Elizabeth Eckford, Little Rock Nine, travel Revitalizing Jackson, Mississippi’s Farish Street One Pig Ear Sandwich at a Time Posted on May 18, 2020 by Janet Moore - Civil Rights For anyone who embarks on a trip along the Civil Rights Trail looking to better unders...
Selma, site of Bloody Sunday, is a must-visit site on the civil rights trail. But the first challenge is getting to the small central Alabama town, which has limited restaurants and hotels in Selma, making it crucial to plan ahead.