A History of Civil Rights in America - Episode 5: 1927 - 1961
A major shift in American consciousness concerning the rights of Blacks leads to the greatest civil rights movement the nation has ever seen.
A History of Civil Rights in America - Episode 6: 1962 - 1965
The promise of the Declaration of Independence is finally extended to Blacks through four monumental pieces of legislation. At the same time, the Supreme Court strengthens the rights of the accused through its landmark Miranda ruling.
A History of Civil Rights in America - Episode 3: 1869 - 1916
Program three recounts the movements that extended civil rights to Blacks, Chinese-Americans, American Indians, and Jewish Americans.
A History of Civil Rights in America - Episode 2: 1834 - 1868
Americans launch the drive for universal education to make sure there is an enlightened citizenry that knows its civil rights. At the same time, the country expands the idea of all men are created equal to include Blacks.
A History of Equal Rights in America - Episode 7: 1971 - 1973
Episode 7 showcases the decades of the 60s and 70s, the greatest era of equal rights the nation has ever seen with equality extended to consumers, the elderly, gays, women, workers and children.
A History of Equal Rights in America - Episode 2: 1837 - 1862
American women launch the world's first equal rights movement, while Blacks build their own universities for equality in education.
A History of Equal Rights in America - Episode 6: 1964 - 1970
Episode 6 showcases the decades of the 60s and 70s, the greatest era of equal rights the nation has ever seen with equality extended to consumers, the elderly, gays, women, workers and children.
A History of Equal Rights in America - Episode 4: 1903 - 1935
The Twentieth century ushers in a new era of equal rights, and the federal government extends a safety net to the unemployed, the elderly, and the poor.
A History of Equal Rights in America - Episode 3: 1863 - 1902
American women launch the world's first equal rights movement, while Blacks build their own universities for equality in education.
A History of Equal Rights in America - Episode 5: 1936 - 1963
Women, Blacks, Jews and the poor push for equality in education and the workplace.