Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

 Hope everyone had a wonderful winter break!

In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15th, the Library would like to highlight several civil rights resources.

Selma (DVD, Paramount, 2015). 

This movie focuses on the three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the movement to secure equal voting rights despite violent opposition. The march from Selma to Montgomery led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by President Johnson.

Making Civil Rights Law: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court, 1936-1961 (Book, Oxford University Press, 1994). 

This book chronicles the efforts of Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to secure voting rights through civil litigation.

In addition, the Race Law Guide, available by clicking on the Law Library's Research Guides link, suggests various sources and tips. Examples of various sources include the Civil Rights Project, the ABA's list of blogs on civil rights, and the United States Commission on Civil Rights.

Happy Researching! Please reach out with any questions or concerns.