United States history origins to 2000 : civil rights, vol. 22 / [DVD] produced and directed by CBS News Productions ; executive producers, Andrew Schlessinger, Tracy Mitchell.
Introduction -- The roots of the civil rights movement -- Civil rights laws -- Black power -- A loss of leadership -- Cesar Chavez and athe NFWA -- American Indian movement -- Asian American rights -- Gender and sexuality issues -- Rights of the disabled.
Summary:
The latter half of the 20th century saw many of the nation's minority groups taking a stand. Beginning with the efforts of those involved in the African-American civil rights movement of the 1960's, the push for equality in American society crossed over to other ethnic groups, women, and the disabled.
Series:
United States history collection origins to 2000 ; ol. 22
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