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Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
A civil rights protest where African Americans refused to ride city buses to protest segregated seating. -
March on Washington
A big protest which advocated for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. -
Civil Rights Act
Ended segregation in public places like restaurants and schools. -
Voting Rights Act
Prohibits racial discrimination in voting.