Investigative reporters like Jerry Mitchell of Mississippi's Jackson Clarion-Ledger have helped bring the killers of civil rights activists such as Medgar Evers to justice. But many more slayings have yet to be solved. See the interactive map, read about the cold cases, and share what you know.
See thousands of pages from the frontlines of civil rights history, including newly digitized content from the Jackson Daily News and Jackson Clarion-Ledger in Mississippi. More ›
The Soul of Mississippi—A Jackson newspaper editor tells his story.
Footnote.com, the web's premier history website, has worked together with the National Archives to provide easy access to over a million Black History records including: Slavery records, African Americans in the Civil War, photos of prominent African Americans and more. Explore these records today ›
Is someone in your community an unsung civil rights hero? Did your parents protest, did your grandparents march? Whether their role in the movement was large or small, it's a part of history. Help preserve those memories—capture them on camera and upload your video via YouTube. More ›
