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Brown V. Board of education
It took on may 17,1954. Oliver brown is the father of Linda brown and the naacp lawyer was involved in this case at first took place at Kansas then it got moved to south carolina but it got moved to Virginia after that it took over Delaware at the District of Columbia it overturned the pressy v Ferguson with 9-0 it separated houses buses care etc -
The murder of Emmitt till
At some point around August 28, he was kidnapped, beaten, shot in the head, had a large metal fan tied to his neck with barbed wire, and was thrown into the Tallahatchie River. His body was soon recovered, and an investigation was opened. -
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was founded in 1957 by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders to organize and promote nonviolent protests against racial segregation and injustice in the South. The SCLC aimed to harness the power of African American churches and their leaders to advocate for civil rights and equality. The organization played a crucial role in key events of the Civil Rights Movement, such as the Birmingham Campaign and the March on Washington -
Little Rock 9
The Little Rock Nine were a group of nine African American students who made history in 1957 by enrolling at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, becoming the first Black students to attend a previously all-white public school. Their enrollment was met with fierce opposition, including protests and violence from segregationists. The students were initially prevented from entering the school by the Arkansas National Guard, under orders from the state governor, Orval Faubus. -
Little Rock 9
The Little Rock Nine were a group of nine African American students who, in 1957, enrolled at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as part of the desegregation efforts following the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Their courageous attempt to attend the previously all-white school was met with violent opposition, requiring federal intervention by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to ensure their safety -
Greensboro sit ins
The Greensboro sit-ins began in 1960 when four African American college students sat at a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and politely asked to be served, challenging the policy of racial segregation. Their peaceful protest sparked a wave of similar demonstrations across the country, drawing attention to the injustice of segregated public spaces. -
Ruby bridges
Ruby Bridges was a six-year-old African American girl who, in 1960, became the first to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South, attending William Frantz Elementary in New Orleans. Facing intense hostility and threats -
Freedom riders
The Freedom Riders were a group of interracial activists who, in 1961, rode buses throughout the South to challenge segregation in interstate bus terminals, which were still segregated despite federal law. They faced violent attacks, arrests, and intense opposition, but their actions garnered national attention and pressured the federal government to enforce desegregation laws. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place on August 28, 1963, where over 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand civil rights and economic equality for African Americans. It was here that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism and a vision of a more just and equal America. The march became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement -
Civil Rights Act (1964)
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in various areas such as employment, education, and public accommodations. It was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement, addressing institutionalized segregation and inequality that had persisted for decades. -
Assassination of Malcom X
Malcolm X, a prominent African American civil rights leader and advocate for Black nationalism, was assassinated on February 21, 1965, while giving a speech in New York City. He was shot by members of the Nation of Islam, a group he had once been part of but had since broken with due to ideological differences. His death marked a tragic turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, but his legacy as a powerful voice for racial pride and empowerment continues to inspire generations. -
Selma to Montgomery Marches (Bloody Sunday)
The Selma to Montgomery marches were a series of three protests in 1965 aimed at securing voting rights for African Americans in Alabama. On "Bloody Sunday," March 7, state troopers violently attacked demonstrators as they attempted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, sparking national outrage. The brutality of the event led to increased support for the Civil Rights Movement and directly contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. -
Voting Rights Act (1965)
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a landmark piece of legislation aimed at eliminating racial discrimination in voting, particularly in the South, where many African Americans were disenfranchised through practices like literacy tests and poll taxes. The Act prohibited any state or local government from imposing voting laws that discriminated against racial or language minorities and provided federal oversight where needed. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. His death was a devastating blow to the Civil Rights Movement, as King had been a central figure in advocating for nonviolent resistance and racial equality. The assassination sparked widespread grief, protests, and riots across the nation, but King's legacy of promoting justice, peace, and equality continues to inspire generations. -
Rosa parks and the bus boycott
Rosa Parks was an African American woman who became a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. On December 1, 1955, she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, defying racial segregation laws. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which lasted for over a year. The boycott aimed to protest segregated public transportation and demand equal treatment for Black passengers.