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. 

Unsung Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Iconic Women From the Civil Rights Movement

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

18 Key Figures From The Civil Rights Movement

African-American Women of the Civil Rights Movement – Pamela Chatterton-Purdy Art

Women's rights movement, Definition, Leaders, Overview, History, & Facts

A vital new film reveals how women shaped the civil rights movement

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

PBS NewsHour, Civil Rights Launched the Fight for LGBT, Women's Equality, Season 2013

Women had key roles in civil rights movement

The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change

Diversity, Page 6 of 9

Photos of Female Civil Rights Leaders

Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement