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Brown Vs. the Board of Education
The Supreme Court's ruling of the unconstitutional racial segregation in public schools had been a major victory to the start of the Civil Rights Movement. This event had paved the way for desegregation efforts in mulitiple public school sectors. Brown had then conviced many that it was now the time to rise against segregation. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Sparked by Rosa Parks, the Montgomery Bus Boycott had lit the fire for the Civil Rights Movement. Parks' refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger began the boy cott that would last 381 days. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had fueled people to participate in the boycott peacefully, making he a beloved leader of the Civil Rights Movement. This heavily impacted the bus system as they would lose money until the segregation on the busses were lifted. -
Birmingham Campaign
While protesting for rights began, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested for marching without a permit. Many started to doubt that protesting would continue after many wrote to the Birmingham Times. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail", was able to motivate those to continue. These protest eventually got violent. King asked president Kennedy, "will you permit this...violence in Birmingham to threaten our lives and deny our rights?". This event fuled the fire for the Civil rights movement. -
March on Washington
Suggested by a. Philip Rudolph, the march on Washington DC was the most pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. More than 200,000 demonstrators of all races marched throughout Washington near the Lincoln Memorial to advocate for civil and economic rights for African-Americans. This is where Dr. King gave his “I Have A Dream “ speech. Dr. King had expressed his vision for freedom and equality for all Americans. This speech had become a powerful symbol for the civil rights movement’s goals. -
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
This United States legislation landmark had outlawed the discrimination, based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. This act had aided the end of segregation within public places. It also prohibited employee discrimination. This was a very significant achievement for civil rights activists. It is referred to as one of the most important laws in American history when talking about civil rights.