The civil rights era in photos

The civil rights era in photos

The goal of the movement was to end racial discrimination.

Milestones Of The Civil Rights Movement

Take a closer look at milestones that occured during the civil rights movement.

Coretta Scott King said in 1966: “Women have been the backbone of the entire civil rights movement.” But the media, the political class, and commentators of the time only seemed to have eyes for male leaders, relegated to oblivion women who not only imagined, but led and organized the struggles for racial justice in the United States. Coretta Scott King, in particular, was boxed as “Martin’s wife” or, after his murder, as “his widow.” “I was nev…

Five years after passage of Civil Rights Act, Jenkins athlete still was denied service at popular restaurant - The Mountain Eagle

The building that once housed the Cavalier Drug Store remains on Main Street in Jenkins, but is now closed several years after an ownership change. (Photo by Sam Adams) Charles E. Reed just wanted a hamburger. He was 18 years old, and a standout athlete at Jenkins High School. It was a game night, and it was too far to go home to McRoberts and make it back to the gymnasium in time for tip-off of the basketball game. Instead, he stopped by the Ca…

Civil rights history was made at a since-demolished house in Penn Hills’ Lincoln Park

The Cawthons and their extended family played key, undocumented roles in Pittsburgh’s civil rights history.