Remembering the Civil-Rights Era

A product of the civil-rights era, Weldon Latham watched on Election Night to see history. As a child of the '60s, he saw the trials and tribulations of many who paved the way for President Barack Obama. As the world embraces the new president, lessons from the civil-rights era echo in the distance.

A Look at the Civil-Rights Movement: 1960-2008

Do you know your civil-rights history? Read recaps of important civil-rights events from the past 50 years--including some that may not be as memorable as others.

What's the Civil-Rights Struggle of Generation Y?

When speaking of civil rights, most people think solely about issues of race. But there's so much more to civil rights--including the plight of the LGBT community.