Overview: In 1965 prejudice, violence and injustice hindered African Americans from the right to vote.  They protested with courage and determination until ultimately a national Voting Rights Act was passe, allowing all Americans to freely register and vote. This overview provides a summary of the people, emotions and events that shaped the Voting Rights March and Movement. (Click for the Overview Video Transcript)

People: Distillations from over thirty oral history interviews with the leaders and foot soldiers of the Voting Rights March and Movement reveal the individual actions and personal convictions that won the right to vote. A diversity of perspectives suggest the power, personalities, and planning behind the struggle. Click for the People Transcripts

Map: This annotated overview map presents the “geography” of the Voting Rights March and Movement. From Marion and Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, it identifies the locations, and traces the chronology of the critical events that led from protest, and confrontation to passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Click for the Event and Location Transcripts)

Edukit: A compendium of educational resources for understanding the people, places, and events behind the Voting Rights March and Movement.  Designed to provide insights and information for students and educators alike, the “Never Lose Sight of Freedom” Edukit offers a series of extensive lesson plans that reflect National History Standards and provides comprehensive links to other civil rights sites. Edukit Website