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Freedom Never Dies: The Legacy of Harry T. Moore

http://www.pbs.org/harrymoore/index.html

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Harry T. Moore paved the way for the ’60s civil rights movement by championing equal pay for black teachers, organizing the black vote, and publicly condemning racist attitudes and actions of local, state and national officials. Learn more about this compelling, but relatively unknown, civil rights activist.A companion site to a PBS documentary about Harry T. Moore, this resource features:

  • A multimedia timeline that allows you to follow two paths: Harry Moore’s growth as a civil rights activist and the progression of the civil rights movement in America.
  • Information about Moore, including a biography, his letters, and an article about his legacy.
  • Details of events in the civil rights movement and occurrences of racism in Florida covering the Ku Klux Klan, lynchings, riots, and the murder of Harry T. Moore.
  • A teachers’ guide includes classroom activities to complement the viewing of this documentary, including pre-viewing and post-viewing discussions, activities, and quizzes.