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Emmet till murder
Emmett Till's murder is one of the most tragic events in American history. In 1955, Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy from Chicago, was visiting relatives in Money, Mississippi. He was accused of whistling at a white woman named Carolyn Bryant. A few days later, her husband, Roy Bryant, and his half-brother, J.W. Milam, kidnapped Emmett, brutally beat him, and then shot him before dumping his body in the Tallahatchie River. -
Keys v. Carolina Coach
Keys v. Carolina Coach was a court case in 1955. It involved Sarah Keys, a Black woman who was a member of the Women's Army Corps. She was denied a seat on a bus in North Carolina due to her race. The case challenged the "separate but equal" doctrine in interstate bus travel. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in her favor, marking a crucial step towards ending segregation in public transportation. It was a big win for the civil rights movement! -
Founding of the Southern Christian
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was founded in 1957 by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders. It was created to harness the moral authority and organizing power of Black churches to conduct nonviolent protests and civil rights activities. The SCLC played a major role in the civil rights movement, leading campaigns like the Birmingham Campaign and the Selma to Montgomery marches. -
Civil Rights Act of 1957
It was a struggle for social justice, mainly in 1950. one of the events was desegregation at Little Rock School.after the Supreme Court decision brown vs wade. -
Little Rock Nine Crisis
The Little Rock Nine Crisis was a event in the Civil Rights Movement. In 1957, nine African American students, known as the Little Rock Nine, enrolled at the previously all-white Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. This was a direct challenge to the segregation laws still in place despite the Supreme Court's 1954 decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared school segregation unconstitutional. -
Greensboro Sit In
The Greensboro sit-in was when young African Americans refused to give up their seats and refused not to get service at a white-only restaurant. The four African Americans refused to leave after they didn't get any service . They were arrested because they were trespassing. -
Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act, passed in 1968. It was designed to eliminate discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Later on, it was amended to include protections against discrimination based on disability and family status. -
March on Washington for Jobs and freedom
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism and equality for all. The march brought together people from all backgrounds to demand civil and economic rights. -
voting rights act
President Lyndon B Johnson signed to overcome legal barriers at state and local levels. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was shot. His assassination was a huge blow to the Civil Rights Movement and sparked riots and protests across the country. -
Swann vs. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools was a big deal in the fight for desegregation in schools. In 1971, the Supreme Court ruled on this case, which was about how to properly integrate public schools in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Court decided that busing students to different schools was a legitimate way to achieve integration and eliminate the effects of segregation. -
Shirley Chisholm's Presidential
In 1972, she became the first African American woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Her campaign slogan was "Unbought and Unbossed," which reflected her fierce independence and commitment to fighting for the underrepresented. Chisholm's run was historic and paved the way for future generations of women and people of color in politics. She was all about breaking barriers and making a positive impact! -
Hank Aaron's Home Run Record
He broke Babe Ruth's long-standing record by hitting his 715th home run on April 8, 1974. Aaron finished his career with 755 home runs, a record that stood until Barry Bonds surpassed it in 2007. Aaron's achievement was not just about the numbers; it was also significant because he faced a lot of racism and adversity throughout his career. His perseverance and talent made him a true in baseball history. -
Barbara Jordan’s Address at the Democratic
Barbara Jordan's address at the Democratic National Convention in 1976 was super inspiring! She was the first African American woman to deliver a keynote speech at the DNC. Her speech was powerful and emphasized unity, equality, and the importance of the Constitution. -
University of California Regents vs. Bakke
The University of California Regents v. Bakke case in 1978 was a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. Allan Bakke, a white applicant, argued that he was denied admission to the University of California, Davis School of Medicine because of their affirmative action policy, which reserved spots for minority students.