Wikipedia
Wikipedia can be a great place to start your research because it will give you the WHO, WHERE, WHAT, and WHY of a topic, but make sure you verify your facts in another source.
Database Resources
ABC CLIO Issues has topic pages that have already been put together for you. Don't forget you need the user name and password! Email Mrs. Lorraine at slorraine@jsmorton.org if you forget.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context has tons of information about different groups fights for civil rights. Look for Topic Pages under the heading Law and Politics and Society and Culture.