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The first child
A six year old Ruby Bridges is the first to be integrated into an all white school as a black student. -
The beginning
One of the first events in the 60's to gain attention was 4 Black college students. They refused to leave an all white church. They said they were inspired by Gandhi and wanted equal rights. -
The Freedom Riders
These people took trips to protest the segregation. They used "all white" things, such as restrooms water fountains and more. -
March on Washingtion
Around 250,00 people march on Washington to show how much they want rights and freedom. Martin Luther King then gives his "I have a Dream" speach -
The Standoff
A governor named George Wallace, refused to let black students register at the university of Alabama. This went on until the National Guard was sent. -
The bombing
A church was bombed, this was a part of a protest and this provoked the nation. -
Civil Rights
The Civil Rights Act was put into place. This stated you can discriminate against employees due to race, sex, color, religion or National Origin. This upset many. -
Malcolm X
Malcolm X was an activist. He was very popular and often invoked violent protest. He was assassinated on this day. -
Fair Housing Act
This was an act passed stating that you must provided equal housing opportunity fro everyone regardless of race, religion or National Origin. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in his hotel room in Memphis Tennessee.