The Politics of Disfranchisement
http://www.iath.virginia.edu/vcdh/afam/politics/home.html
This site provides a "definitive account" of disfranchisement and the struggle of Blacks to gain political access in Virginia. While the content is detailed for Virginia, events addressed parallel events in the entire United States and "captures the essence" of the struggle for political access. The site includes valuable resources such as letters, minutes of meetings, photographs, and graphics, which can enhance classroom instruction. There are numerous links provided to extend research of the topic. The site provides a "valuable model for the study of disenfranchisement anywhere."
Overall Rating: 4

Africana.com
http://www.africana.com/Facts/bl_fact_127.htm
The site focus, disfranchisement and its historical significance for Blacks, is well addressed and provides "good basic information for high school students." You'll have to go to the home page of www.africana.com, then type in disfranchisement into the search tool. Excellent biographical sketches of black leaders are available." The sketches are available through audio links with narration from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and some of the featured writers. The site includes links to photographs, charts, and graphs, as well as announcements of current event in the continued Civil Rights Movement.
Overall Rating: 3