HIST2910: History of the Civil Rights Movement: Biographical Resources

This twelve-volume set contains 4,100 articles written by some 1,700 scholars. The subjects include individuals from all walks of life, such as politicians, sports figures, religious leaders, entertainers, writers, scientists, educators, and others. Most entries include a brief bibliography for further research.

Features 800 essays covering people from the eighteenth century through the early twenty-first century. Many individuals are household names, famous for their work in such fields as entertainment, sports, civil rights, politics, and literature.