Civil Rights Movement Courses and Certifications

Who Speaks for the Race? Race and Public Policy - Lecture 24

Examina cómo la raza influyó en las políticas públicas y símbolos culturales en EE.UU., analizando casos judiciales y debates sobre derechos civiles y acción afirmativa en la era post-derechos civiles.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

Why 8-Mile Wall is Totally Forbidden

Uncover how Detroit's 8 Mile transformed from a simple road into America's most infamous racial dividing line, featuring segregation walls, redlining, and Eminem's cultural impact.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Getting to Same-Sex Marriage - A Constitutional History

Explore the evolution of attitudes towards homosexuality and legal battles for LGBTQ+ rights, from ancient civilizations to landmark Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Our Greatest Civil Rights - Advancing Democracy, Equity, and Justice

Insights from national leaders on advancing civil rights for undocumented youth and returning citizens, focusing on strategies for voting rights, immigration policy reform, and building an inclusive democracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

State of Race in America - Exploring Attitudes, Opportunities, and Challenges

Explore new attitudes, opportunities, and challenges for people of color in 21st century America. Panels discuss voting patterns, political expectations, racial hate speech, and First Amendment implications.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

APS Physics

In Their Own Words: Stories of Xiaoxing Xi, Anming Hu, and Gang Chen

Firsthand accounts from three scientists wrongly accused of espionage, exploring the impact on their lives, careers, and the scientific community.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Web Summit

Summit Sessions 2022 - Advancing Social Justice in Tech

Explore racial justice, leadership, and social change with insights from Rashad Robinson, discussing Juneteenth, role models, and strategies for a more equitable future.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Rights and Responsibilities in Professional Ethics

Understand the fundamental principles of rights and responsibilities, exploring their interconnected nature and impact on individual and societal well-being.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Civil Liberties

7 ratings

Explore the moral basis of controversial claims of civil rights and liberties by carefully considering the evidence and reasons presented by notable thinkers and in groundbreaking Supreme Court opinions.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

American Government: Constitutional Foundations

294 ratings at edX

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)