Key Figures
This activist famously said, "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired," and was a key figure in the voting rights movement.
Who is Fannie Lou Hamer
This movement was central to the fight for racial equality and justice in the U.S., beginning with protests and sit-ins in the 1960s.
What is the Civil Rights Movement
In 1964, over 1,000 volunteers, including many women, traveled to Mississippi to register Black voters during this pivotal campaign
What is Freedom Summer
In her autobiography, this woman recounts her experiences of growing up in Mississippi and her fight for civil rights.
Who is Fannie Lou Hamer
This 2007 film focuses on the experience of young activists in the Civil Rights Movement and the challenges they faced during the 1964 Freedom Summer.
What is Foot Soldiers: Class of 1964
She helped organize the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and was instrumental in the Freedom Summer of 1964.
Who is Diane Nash
This organization, founded in 1960, was known for its nonviolent protests and efforts to integrate public spaces and promote voter registration.
What is the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
This 1965 march, led by activists including women like Amelia Boynton, became a turning point for the Voting Rights Act
What is the Selma to Montgomery March
This 1989 essay by M. Bahati Kuumba discusses the power of Black women’s voices and their role in the global struggle for justice.
What is "You’ve Struck a Rock"
This documentary, released in 2015, focuses on the lives of Black women in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting their contributions and struggles.
What is The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
This activist is known for coining the phrase "You’ve Struck a Rock," symbolizing the strength and resilience of women in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Who is M. Bahati Kuumba
This initiative aimed to challenge racial segregation in Mississippi and resulted in significant changes to voter registration.
What is the 1964 Freedom Summer
The 1963 March, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, was called what
What is the March on Washington
This famous speech by Fannie Lou Hamer was delivered at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, calling for the inclusion of Black people in the political process.
What is the "We’re on Our Way" speech
This famous image of a young girl with a fist raised became an iconic symbol of the civil rights struggle, reflecting the spirit of activism in the 1960s.
What is the "Young Girl with Fist Raised"
She was a leader in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and a prominent voice in the fight for Black voting rights.
Who is Fannie Lou Hamer
This term refers to grassroots organizing efforts, often led by Black women, that sought to address both racial and gender oppression.
What is Black Feminism
The 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killed four African American girls, sparking outrage and drawing national attention to civil rights.
What is the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
This book by Cynthia Griggs Fleming details the often-overlooked contributions of Black women in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
What is "Black Women Activists and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee"
This TV show, airing in 1966, featured women activists speaking about their roles in the Black Power Movement and the intersection of race and gender.
What is Eyes on the Prize
This civil rights leader, who co-founded the SNCC, was instrumental in organizing the Freedom Rides and is often referred to as one of the most influential women in the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Ella Baker
This grassroots organization was founded by Black women in 1930 to combat the economic struggles facing African American women, and it eventually expanded its scope to fight for social justice.
What is the National Association of Colored Women (NACW)
In 1963, this groundbreaking event took place, with over 250,000 people participating to advocate for jobs and freedom, where one of the most famous speeches in American history was delivered.
What is the March on Washington
This powerful speech was delivered by Audre Lorde in 1984 and became a cornerstone in understanding the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality in activism
What is The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House
This 2018 documentary film tells the story of the women behind the Black Panther Party and their significant contributions to both the civil rights and feminist movements.
What is The Black Panther Women