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3/5 Compromise
3 out of every 5 enslaved people were counted when determining the total population for legislative representation and taxation for each state. Timetoast -
Emancipation Proclamation
In 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which finally ended slavery in America. Timetoast -
Plessy Vs. Ferguson
U.S. Supreme Court ruled segregation as constitutional based on the idea of African Americans being separate but equal. Timetoast -
Harlem Renaissance Begins
Black cultural mecca that resulted in social and artistic expression. It was considered a golden age in African American culture. Timetoast -
Rosa Parks
When a white man couldn’t find a seat in the white section of the bus, Rosa Parks was told to give up her seat. She refused to do so and was arrested. Timetoast -
Emmet Till
Quote: “Let the people see what they did to my boy.” - Mamie Till A 14 year old is brutally murdered for allegedly flirting with a white woman, his murder helped spark the civil rights movement when a magazine posted his dead body drawing attention to the brutality many African Americans were experiencing. Timetoast -
Little Rock Desegregated
To challenge the states' refusal to abide by desegregation laws, the NAACP enlisted nine African American students at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Though they experienced much harassment, the Little Rock Nine made a statement to the world. Timetoast -
Greensboro Sit-Ins
Four Freshman of the Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina protested by sitting at an all whites lunch counter. They were denied service, but stayed until closing. This sparked sit-in movements across the country. Timetoast -
16th Street Baptist Church
A bomb placed by the KKK exploded, killing 4 young girls and injuring 20 inside the church, it was noted that this was a direct racial attack which prompted many protests and garnered lots of attention from many. Timetoast -
Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party, was a political organization founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966 to fight against police brutality against African Americans. Timetoast -
First Black Ambassador for the United Nations
The United Nations appointed a black man to represent the US and helped to ease tensions in Zimbabwe. Timetoast -
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential women in America, overcoming poverty, physical abuse, and racial discrimination. Timetoast -
Civil Rights Restoration Act
Congress passed the Civil Rights Restoration Act in 1987, expanding the reach of non-discrimination laws in institutions receiving funds from the government. Timetoast -
Carol Moseley Braun Elected to the U.S. Senate
She was the first Black woman and the second Black American to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Timetoast -
Obama Inauguration
Quote: “With common effort and common purpose, with passion and dedication, let us answer the call of history and carry into an uncertain future that precious light of freedom.” - Barack Obama On January 20th, 2009, Barrack Obama was inaugurated as the first black president of the United States. Timetoast -
Black Lives Matter Movement Begins
Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi created a political movement-building project called Black Lives Matter in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer, George Zimmerman. Timetoast -
Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer
Kendrick Lamar became the first rapper, non-classical, or non-jazz musician to receive a Pulitzer prize for his album “DAMN”. Timetoast -
George Floyd
George Floyd was killed by a police officer after he kneeled on his neck for over ten minutes. This dispute came about when Floyd purchased cigarettes at a drugstore, and the officer believed he used a counterfeit bill in the transaction. Timetoast -
Michale B. Jordan Wins Sexiest Man Alive
In 2020 Michael B. Jordan was awarded sexiest man alive by People magazine, showing progressiveness in beauty standards and embracing the beauty of different races. Timetoast -
Kamala Harris Elected for VP
Kamala Harris was inaugurated as the first female black VP. Timetoast