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Civil Rights
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub.L. 88–352, 78 Stat. 241, enacted July 2, 1964) is a landmark piece of civil rights legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Plessy V Ferguson
The Plessy v Ferguson was a case argued in the Supreme Court of the United States. In a 7 to 1 decision the "separte but equal" provision of public accomodations by state govn't was found to be Constitutional under the EPC. It was important to the Civil Rights movement because it led to the questioning of the Law. -
NAACP
An African American orginization created to ensure the equality of rights for all. The NAACP pushed for legislation to protect and further African American issues such as jobs and equal protection. -
Brown V Board
The Brown V Board case declared state laws establishing separate publics schools for African Americans and Whites is Unconstitutional. This victory paved the way for intergration and the Civil Rights Movement. -
Emmett Till
Emmett Till was an African American teenager who was lynched at the age of 14 after reportedly flirting with a white woman. Emmett Till's death became a powerful catalyst in the CRM. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Bus Boycott, organized by MLK was the decreasing of African Americans using the bus as a mean for transportation. -
Little Rock Crisis
The first nine students in the history of America were entering an all white institute. This is key to the CRM because it tested the Supreme Court ruling that segregation in public schools is Unconstitutional. -
Sit Ins
Sit Ins were non-violent ways to push for equality for African Americans. Sit Ins were conducted in public places such as restaurants, bars, and more. Sit Ins actually proved to be invaluble in changing policies and norms in the 1960's. -
Freedom Riders
Freedom Riders were Civil Rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States. Freedom Riders put a great deal of pressure on the government to do something about segregation. -
March on Birmingham
The March on Birmingham was part of a movement organized to bring attention to intergration efforts African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham was a KKK stronghold and King described it as America's worst city for racism. -
Civil Rights Act
A landmark piece of legislation in the U.S that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, or sex. This act gave that final push to create equality for all.
