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The Supreme Court Decision of Plessy v. Ferguson
the 1896 Supreme Court decision established the "separate but equal" doctrine, which legitimized racial segregation and became the basis for Jim Crow laws for decades, ultimately relegating African Americans to second-class citizenship.
provided the legal basis for racial segregation and Jim Crow laws, denying African Americans equal rights and opportunities. -
The Tuskegee Airmen
European Theater of World War 2
their exceptional service and combat record in a segregated military challenged racial stereotypes and paved the way for the desegregation of the armed forces, setting a precedent for broader civil rights advancements. -
The Integration of Major League Baseball
Jackie Robinson
it challenged racial segregation and paved the way for broader civil rights advancements, serving as a symbol of equality and inspiring other movements.