How the Civil Rights Movement Worked

This week, Zelma Henderson, a Kansas beautician and the sole surviving plaintiff in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, passed away. How did that landmark desegregation case pave the way for one of the most inspired movements in the U.S.?

"Change" is a word you may hear a lot recently. During the 2008 presidential campaign, Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate hopeful… » Full Story on HowStuffWorks