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Maria Stewart
She was one of the first Black women to publicly speak about equal rights. She encouraged Black women to stand up for education, freedom, and leadership. -
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Ida B. Wells
A fearless journalist who exposed the horrors of lynching. She wrote articles and gave speeches calling for justice, helping to spark the early civil rights movement. -
Abolition of Slavery
The 13th Amendment officially ended slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. However, even after slavery was abolished, many laws were made to limit the rights of Black people, leading to further struggles for equality. -
Jim Crow Laws Begin
These were laws that enforced racial segregation in the South. Black people were not allowed to use the same schools, restaurants, or even bathrooms as white people. These unfair laws lasted for decades until the Civil Rights Movement helped bring them down. -
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Zora Neale Hurston
A famous writer of the Harlem Renaissance who told stories about Black life in America. Her books helped preserve Black culture and history. -
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A leader of the Civil Rights Movement, he believed in peaceful protests to end racism. His speeches, including "I Have a Dream," inspired millions to fight for justice. -
Zoot Suit Riots
A series of violent clashes in Los Angeles where white servicemen attacked young Mexican American men wearing "zoot suits." The riots exposed racism against Latinos and other minorities during World War II. -
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Fred Hampton
A leader in the Black Panther Party who worked to unite people of all races to fight against poverty and racism. He was a strong activist until he was killed at a young age. -
Civil Rights Act Signed Into Law
This law banned segregation in public places and made it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, or gender. It was a huge victory for the Civil Rights Movement and helped change America’s laws for the better. -
Black Panther Party Founded
The Black Panther Party fought against police brutality and helped Black communities by providing free meals and medical care. Fred Hampton, a young leader, started the Rainbow Coalition to unite people of all races to fight for justice.