Google Scholar searches scholarly literature across many disciplines and can be a useful first step.
Tip: You can "sync" google scholar with the Emory Libraries. To do so:
(1) go to scholar.google.com, (2) click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen, (3) click on settings/ the gear symbol, (4) click on library links, (5) type in Emory University, (6) select "Find it at Emory," (7) click "Save." I know, it's a few steps, but it will save you time in the long run!
Following is a select list of databases that provide full text OR references to articles from secondary source journals relevant for researching the American Civil Rights Movement. See Databases@Emory for a complete list of the library's databases.
Subject-Specific Databases
Multidisciplinary Databases