WELCOME TO THE CFM40 ARCHIVE, a collection of materials concerning the Chicago Freedom Movement. Assembled in celebration of the Movement’s 40th anniversary, this archive will continue to grow as additional resources become available.
Where to begin?
First, get acquainted with the Movement by reading the historical overview. Keeping a copy of the timeline handy might help. Next, listen to Bernard LaFayette recall the roots of the movement. As you hear names of people and organizations, visit our pages on them by browsing the appropriate sections of this archive. Finally, check the home page daily as the “today 40 years ago” section tracks the progress of the Movement in its efforts.
| History Background and context Overview · Timeline · More history → |
Profiles Bios of those involved Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. · Al Raby · Participants · More profiles → |
| Organizations The social structures SCLC · CCCO · More organizations → |
Multimedia Visual and aural material Bernard LaFayette · More media → |
| Commentary Looking back on the CFM CFM myths · What are “civil rights”? · More commentary → |
Primary sources An archive of material July 10 Demands · Summit agreement · More primary source material → |
| Day-by-day What happened in Chicago July 18, 1966 · August 25, 1966 · More day-by-day → |
Resources Where to look for more Books · Links · More resources → |