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Ralph Abernathy: Unsung Civil Rights Hero

This document provides background on a student group project about Ralph Abernathy, a leader in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. The group chose to focus on Abernathy because, while he played a major role alongside Martin Luther King Jr., he is not widely known. They conducted research through online sources, speaking with teachers, and reviewing primary documents. The group then created a website to present their findings, developing the site's structure, content, and design. Their project relates to the assigned theme of leadership as it highlights Abernathy's contributions and legacy as a leader who helped enable the Civil Rights Movement through dedication and hard work.

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Ralph Abernathy: Unsung Civil Rights Hero

This document provides background on a student group project about Ralph Abernathy, a leader in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. The group chose to focus on Abernathy because, while he played a major role alongside Martin Luther King Jr., he is not widely known. They conducted research through online sources, speaking with teachers, and reviewing primary documents. The group then created a website to present their findings, developing the site's structure, content, and design. Their project relates to the assigned theme of leadership as it highlights Abernathy's contributions and legacy as a leader who helped enable the Civil Rights Movement through dedication and hard work.

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Ralph Abernathy: Leading the Way to Racal Equality

Alli Reaves
Ruth Skolnick
Senior Division
Group Website

Why we chose this topic:


At the beginning of the year, we started researching topics that would fit this years theme. Our
history teacher mentioned to us that the Civil Rights Movement would be a very interesting
period to research. We took his advice and started investigating the Civil Rights Movement. We
found out that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not working alone during the movement. We found
it fascinating that Ralph Abernathy played a major role in the movement and we had never heard
of him up until this point. As we continued our research, we discovered that Abernathy was
essential to the Civil Rights Movement yet he doesnt get much credit. This idea of an unknown
leader sparked our interests and thats when we decided to do our project on him.
How we conducted our research:
First, we went online and got familiar with our topic. We then consulted our history teacher and
he directed us to very helpful material. We took notes on our topic and made an outline of what
we needed to express in our research. After starting our outline, we realized we needed more
sources. We went to an English professor at a local college and thoroughly discussed our topic
with him. He gave us credible and primary sources. While one of us was reviewing these
sources, the other was looking up new information. With all these sources combined, we were
able to make a thorough outline of our topic.
How we created and developed our website:
First, we looked up the rules pertaining to an NHD group website. With this information we
constructed an outline that fit all the guidelines. Then we got familiar with Weebly. After
understanding this website, we took the time to decide on the layout of our website. This
consisted of; choosing complementing colors for the background, deciding the layout of the
menu titles, and picking a font that was pleasing to the eye and easy to read. Next, we put all of
our information and research onto our website. Then we took the time to organize it and
add pictures, videos, and quotes. Finally, we went through page by page checking the word
count, adding buttons, and adding final touches to our website
How our project relates to the theme:
Our project relates to the topic in several ways. Our project focuses on Ralph Abernathy, a leader
in the Civil Right Movement, who left behind a great yet widely unknown legacy. His
contributions to African American society are irreplaceable. He was a strong and confident leader
and many looked up to him. Without Abernathy, the Civil Rights Movement would not have
happened. Even today, Abernathy is revered as a role model and his legacy teaches us that
anything is possible through hard work and dedication.
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