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Formation of the congress of racial equality (CORE)
It marked the beginning of a pioneering organization in the civil rights movement that would go on to use nonviolent tactics like sit-ins, stand-ins, and wade-ins to challenge racial segregation. -
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Malcolm x and the nation of isalm and his subsequent assaination
Malcolm was known for his fiery rhetoric and advocacy of black nationalism and self-determination.Malcolm X joined the NOI in 1952 while in prison and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a prominent minister and national spokesman for the organization.Malcolm's assassination at the age of 39 was a major blow to the civil rights movement.However, his legacy lived on through his powerful speeches, writings, and the inspiration he provided to the emerging Black Power movement. -
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brown v. board of education
Landmark Supreme Court decision declares segregation in schools unconstitutional, laying the legal groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement and challenging the "separate but equal" doctrine. -
Emmitt till is kidnapped
Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy from Chicago, was abducted by two white men, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, after being accused of offending a white woman, Carolyn Bryant, in her family's grocery store.The kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till galvanized the growing civil rights movement in the 1950s and beyond. It became a pivotal moment that helped catalyze the movement and inspired activists to confront the deadly impact of racism and violence against African Americans. -
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Rosa Parks and Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat sparks a year-long boycott, galvanizing the African American community and launching Martin Luther King Jr. into national prominence. -
Central High School Integration
Little Rock Nine's enrollment in an all-white school becomes a symbol of the fight against segregation. -
Formation of SNCC
SNCC's formation empowers young activists to take a leading role in the Civil Rights Movement -
Sit in protest at woolworth's lunch counter
The protest was initiated by four African American college students from North Carolina A&T University. They sat down at the segregated whites-only lunch counter at the Woolworth's store in Greensboro, North Carolina and politely requested service, which was refused.This peaceful sit-in protest helped ignite a wave of similar sit-in demonstrations across the Southern United States, challenging racial segregation in public facilities. -
Freedom Rides
CORE's Freedom Rides highlight the persistence of segregation in interstate travel and draw national attention to the need for federal enforcement of civil rights laws. -
James Meredith at University of Mississippi
James Meredith's enrollment symbolizes the ongoing struggle for desegregation in higher education. -
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MLK's Birmingham Campaign and Arrest
Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest during the Birmingham campaign underscores the power of nonviolent protest. -
Medgar Evers' Assassination
Medgar Evers' assassination highlights the dangers faced by civil rights activists. -
March on Washington and "I Have a Dream" Speech
The March on Washington and King's iconic "I Have a Dream" speech become defining moments of the Civil Rights Movement. -
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Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
MFDP was a pioneering civil rights organization that fought to give African Americans a voice in the Democratic Party and the political process in Mississippi, despite facing intense opposition and violence. -
Freedom Summer
Freedom Summer in 1964 was a pivotal campaign that faced violent opposition but ultimately helped pave the way for the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, a transformative piece of civil rights legislation.he murders of three civil rights workers - James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner - during Freedom Summer helped galvanize national outrage and support for voting rights legislation. -
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Selma to Montgomery Marches and Voting Rights Act
The Selma marches and the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 represent a turning point in the fight for voting rights. -
Formation of Black Panthers
The Black Panther Party emerges as a militant response to systemic racism and police brutality. -
MLK's Assassination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination marks a tragic loss for the Civil Rights Movement.He was known for his advocacy of nonviolent civil disobedience to challenge racial segregation and discrimination.King's leadership and oratory skills helped galvanize the civil rights movement, leading to landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965