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National Organization for Women
The NOW was founded in 1966 and it was created by 28 women, including Betty Friedan. They were able to ban gender discrimination in hiring and enabled mothers to pursue jobs and education. -
American Indian Movement
AIM started out as a group against police brutality. It branched out to protecting the rights of Native Americans in the U.S. Dennis Banks was one of the leaders of AIM. -
Woodstock
Woodstock is one of the biggest music festivals. It was a representation of the counterculture in the 60's and 70's. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who were among the many musicians that were at the festival -
La Raza Unida
On this date, La Raza Unida was founded by Jose Gutierrez. It was founded to get equal rights for Mexican-Americans. -
Equal Rights Amendment
Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972. Men and women would have the same rights after this is passed -
Trail of Broken Treaties
Trail of Broken Treaties was a march in Washington, D.C. They caused $2 million in property damage during their marches. They wanted restoration of their land.
