January 2008 Spotlight: Civil Rights

Each month FindLaw highlights a legal topic. To commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan. 21), the spotlight for January 2008 is on Civil Rights. Click on the links below for informative articles and resources on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the civil rights movement, and more.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - Congress has designated MLK Day as a national day of volunteer service. Learn how and where you can serve, from MLKDay.org

• History of the Civil Rights Movement | Timeline of Events - Chronicles the civil rights movement -- including historic inroads in education and employment -- and looks at key events over the past 150 years of civil rights advancement.

• Civil Rights: Test Your Knowledge - How much do you know about civil rights? Take this 10-question quiz and find out.

• U.S. Supreme Court Cases on Civil Rights - Many milestones in the civil rights movement have been shaped through decisions handed down by the nation's highest court. Read brief summaries of more than 30 U.S. Supreme Court decisions on civil rights, with links to the full Court decisions.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Resources:
• "I Have a Dream" Speech (U.S. Department of State)
• The King Center
• The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research & Education Institute | Audio
• Washington D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
• Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

• Civil Rights Resources:
• FindLaw: Civil Rights Center
• Civil Rights Laws
• Federal Government Resources: Civil Rights
• State Civil Rights Commissions
• Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement (National Park Service)
• National Civil Rights Museum