African American Civil Rights Movement

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    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

    Montgomery Bus Boycott
    A civil rights protest where African Americans refused to ride city buses to protest segregated seating.
  • March on Washington

    March on Washington
    A big protest which advocated for the civil and economic rights of African Americans.
  • Civil Rights Act

    Civil Rights Act
    Ended segregation in public places like restaurants and schools.
  • Voting Rights Act

    Voting Rights Act
    Prohibits racial discrimination in voting.