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Brown v Board of Education
Supreme Court unanimously declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning "separate but equal" doctrine of Plessy v. Ferguson. This marked a pivotal moment in Civil Rights Movement, accelerating desegregation efforts and advancing equality in education and broader society. -
Emmett Till murder
Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy, was brutally murdered in 1955. His killers were acquitted, sparking outrage and galvanizing the Civil Rights Movement. His case symbolizes the deep-rooted racism and injustice of the era. -
Montgomery Bus Boycotts
This boycott started when Rosa Parks refused to giver up her seat to a white man. For over a year they boycotted segregated buses and peacefully protested. This was led by Martin Luther King Jr. This helped to declare this segregation as unconstitutional in court. -
Little Rock 9
A group of 9 highly intelligent African Americans that were the first to try to integrate themselves in a school that was very close-minded to equality. They had gotten the National guard to protect them and stay with them during the school day. This made huge advancements to civil rights movement. -
Birmingham protests
These non-violent protest that involved sit-ins, marches, and boycotts brought international attention due to the violent tactic used by authorities. Some of which include police violence, attack dogs, and high pressure water hoses. -
Lunch Counter sit-ins
These sit-in were a way to put segregated business owners out of business. They took the place of actual customers and made it difficult for the actual customers and owners to buy and sell food. -
Freedom Bus Rides
The freedom rides were a series of bus rides that gained national attention as both white and black were fighting for the same cause. The blacks sat in the front while the whites in the back. They showed there bravery to continue even after the violence they were constantly met with. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 aimed to end segregation and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It prohibited segregation in public accommodations such as restaurants, theaters, and hotels. It also prohibited discrimination in employment practices including hiring.The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement and marked a significant step forward in the struggle for racial equality in the United States. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington was one of the largest civil rights rallies in U.S. history. it aimed to pressure the government to pass comprehensive civil rights. This was where the most famous "I have a dream" speech was given. The March on Washington was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. -
Freedom (Mississippi) Summer
The Freedom Summers was a civil rights campaign aimed to increase voter registration among African Americans. This led to a bit of violence and the death of 3 volunteers. Nonetheless these were very successful and helped to increase voter registration. -
Selma Marches
The Selma Marches took place in Selma Alabama. These were aimed at demand voting rights for African Americans who suffered challenges when trying to vote such as poll tax and literacy tests. They planned three but only did one due to the sheer violence that entailed. Most commonly known as "Bloody Sunday". MLK called off the other two to reduce violence. This was a pivotal moment to the Civil Rights movement. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was an immense success for the Civil Rights Movement that was aimed to guarantee African Americans the right to vote. The impact as a result was an increase in voter registration and participation. This was super important to help dismantle the racism during the electoral process.