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From the Courtroom to the Streets: A Timeline of the Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter Movements
With more than 450 protests occurring in towns and cities of the United States and across three continents, some are calling this the biggest civil rights movement yet. Join us as we explore past civil rights movements in U.S. history, and what changes have occurred as a result.
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Disability Rights Movement
The history of individuals with disabilities in America, featuring the establishment of institutions, social Darwinism, eugenics, the Civil Rights movement, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and more.
Proud to Be Born This Way: A Look Back at the Road to Pride and LGBTQ Rights
June 2020 marked a special month for the LGBTQ community. Not only was it Pride month, but it’s was also the 50th anniversary of annual LGBTQ and Pride traditions. Let’s take a closer look at this movement, what rights they have, and what they’re still fighting for.
Researching the Facts About Police Brutality and Racial Disparity
Racial disparity in the use of lethal force by law enforcement has been a recurring point of contention for the United States. Join us as dive into recent developments, and how to research this hot topic in HeinOnline.
The Nuremberg Trials and Their Profound Impact on International Law
Seventy-three years ago today, the International Military Tribunal of the Nuremberg trials prosecuted the major parties responsible for the Holocaust and other World War II atrocities. Learn about the trials and their impact with HeinOnline’s History of International Law database.
Remix to Ignition, Heading Right Back to Prison: Sex Trafficking and the Law
Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on charges of sex trafficking, in the same week, singer R. Kelly was also arrested for sex trafficking (and more). As you await the outcome of both trials, study up on the charges by learning more about sex trafficking with HeinOnline.
You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Equality: 55 Years of Civil Rights
On this day 55 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 during the height of the civil rights movement. Join HeinOnline as we explore the evolution of the act, the efforts that went into its passage, and its ultimate impact.
Pride and Prejudice: Researching Stonewall and LGBT Rights
The Stonewall Riots launched an international phenomenon that continues to grow as LGBT rights are increasingly recognized across the globe. As Pride Month comes to a close, join HeinOnline in exploring its origins and the development of LGBT rights in the United States.
Juneteenth Day: Celebrating an End to Slavery in the United States
Today, people across the United States are commemorating the end to American slavery. Juneteenth Day—a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth”—is the oldest known celebration of African-American emancipation. Read along to learn the history of Juneteenth.
