Women of the Civil Rights Movement

In recognition of the upcoming 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, here’s a list of media resources that shine a light on the critical (and often overlooked) role of BIPOC women in the civil rights movement. 

A Tribute to the Women of the Civil Rights Movement

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Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Leading ladies: The civil rights movement depended on many strong women, Black History

9 Women Civil Rights Leaders to Celebrate this Black History Month

The unsung heroes of civil rights are black women you've never heard of

Torchbearers of Justice – Celebrating Black Women of the Civil Rights Movement, NASW Member Voices

African-American Women of the Civil Rights Movement, by Pamela Chatterton-Purdy

Click - Women in Civil Rights - Women in the Civil Rights Movement, Ella Baker, Black Women and Civil Rights, Women and Civil Rights Act