Civil Rights Movement Courses and Certifications

From Voting Rights to Watts - Malcolm X and Civil Rights Movement Events - Lecture 16

Explore Malcolm X's life, philosophy, and impact on the civil rights movement, including his evolution from Nation of Islam spokesman to global human rights advocate.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Power Movement and Civil Rights in the Late 1960s - Lecture 19

Explores the evolution of the Black Power movement, focusing on SNCC, MLK's activism, Vietnam War views, urban riots, and the Poor People's Campaign in the turbulent late 1960s.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

John Lewis: Witness to History

4 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Get to know John Lewis, one of the most influential activists in the civil rights movement and trace the pivotal points of America’s evolving social history through his actions.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Road to Brown v. Board of Education and Little Rock - Lecture 13

Overview of civil rights events from post-WWII to Brown v. Board of Education, examining political and legal developments that shifted racial issues in the US, including desegregation efforts and organizing strategies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Socialite-Activists and the Black Freedom Struggle - The Glamorous Life

Exploring how black women activists raised funds for civil rights through glamorous events, blending social activism with high society to advance the Black Freedom Struggle.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

The Queen of Creole Cuisine - A Conversation on Civil Rights and Cooking

Inspiring conversation with 94-year-old Leah Chase, sharing wisdom from her life as a chef, activist, and cultural icon. Discover how her restaurant became a catalyst for social change during the civil rights movement.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Sit-Ins to Civil Rights - Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement - Lecture 15

Explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s complex legacy beyond the "I Have a Dream" speech, examining his political battles and the broader context of the civil rights movement in 1960s America.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The MLK I Knew - Lessons for Today's Changemakers

Intimate insights on MLK's leadership, personal struggles, and legacy from close associate Clarence Jones, offering valuable lessons for modern social activists and changemakers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

What the Gay Rights Movement Learned from the Civil Rights Movement

Filmmaker explores intersections between gay rights and civil rights movements, dispelling myths and highlighting how they propel each other forward in the fight for equality.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

318 ratings at Coursera

Explore the American Civil Rights Movement's strategies, philosophies, and key figures. Learn about nonviolent activism, its principles, and its modern applications from civil rights leader Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

History 307: American Civil Rights Movement

Comprehensive exploration of the American Civil Rights Movement from post-Civil War to modern era, examining key events, figures, and lasting impacts on society.

• Study.com
• 13 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

American Prophet: The Inner Life and Global Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr.

6 ratings at edX

This course looks at Martin Luther King's life through the documents that have survived from the past.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Reconstructing America's Story

24 ratings at Coursera

Explore America's complex history, challenging myths and uncovering hidden truths to foster a more inclusive understanding of national identity and ongoing struggles for equality.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The American Civil Rights Movement

19 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, The American Civil Rights Movement, you will learn about the mass movement for racial equality in the United States that reached its zenith during the 1950s and 1960s. During ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Black Performance as Social Protest

Explore Black performance as a powerful tool for social protest, from slavery to modern movements. Analyze historical and contemporary artistic expressions of resistance, and create a manifesto for racial equity.

• Coursera
• 1 day 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course