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Dred Scott v. Sanford
A major precursor to the Civil War, this controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision denied citizenship and basic rights to all blacks -- whether slave or free. -
14th Amendment
The 14th amendment granted citizenship to all natural born citizens of the United States which includes slaves that were recently freed -
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson which upheld “separate but equal”. Which basically said we are gonna separate colored and whites but what we give them is equal. Meaning whites could have the best drinking fountains but colored didn’t and that's considered equal. -
Ozawa v. United States
Supreme court denies Japanese residents rights to naturalization because they are “ineligible for citizenship”. -
Indian Citizenship Act of 1924
Granted citizenship to Native Americans. Several Indian Nations decline however in favor or retaining sovereign nationhood. -
The Immigration Act of 1924
Bars any “alien” immigrant who cannot obtain citizenship from entering the United States. -
The League Of United Latin American Citizens
Founded to fight discrimination, also helped educate Chicanos and protest segregation, killing and abuse in general. -
Formation of the Japanese American Citizenship League
Fought for the rights of Japanese American and sought to end discrimination against them. They changed the outcome of many bills and in 1946 repealed California's Alien Land Law. -
Executive Order
President Roosevelt issued the executive order banning discrimination against minorities in defense contracts. -
Repeal of all Asian Exclusion Acts
During WW2 Congress was looking for something to give China for allying themselves with the United States against Germany and Japan. So congress went ahead repealed all Asian Exclusion Acts. -
Brown v. Board of Edu.
This case detiermened that segergations in puplic schools is unconstitutional. -
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat to a white man in Montgomery.This marks a major event in the Montgomery Bus Boycotts led by Martin Luther King Jr. -
Montgomery Boycott ends
The Africans Americans get a major win here and a step closer to their overall goal. The city announced it will comply with the November Supreme Court ruling that segregation on buses is now illegal. -
The Hate That Hate Produced
Was a television documentary series over Black Nationalism in America. It focused more on the Nation of Islam and lesser on the United African American Movement. It went over how the Nation of Islam is the most powerful black supremacist group. -
Greensboro Desegregates
Greensboro Woolworth desegregates its lunch counter after six months of sit-ins. -
Lunch Counter sit-in
4 african americans sit on the white only side of a dinner waiting for service, soon after a fight happens and the 4 men get assaulted and beaten -
Letter from Birmingham Jail
Martin Luther King Jr is arrested for anti-segregation protest in Birmingham, Alabama. He writes “Letter from Birmingham Jail” arguing that individuals have the moral duty to disobey and protest unjust laws. -
MLK “I have a Dream” speech
In this famous speech, Martin Luther King Jr. calls for an end to racism in the United States. This speech was a defining moment in the American Civil Rights Movement and ultimately led to the ending of segregation in the United States -
Bloody Sunday
Over 600 marchers assembled in Selma, Alabama in attempt to protect black rights to vote. Led by John Lewis, they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge and immediately after they crossed the bridge they were told by Alabama state troopers to turn around. When the protesters refused, the state troopers threw teargas at the protesters and beat them. Over 50 protesters were hospitalized. -
Bloody Sunday
Over 600 marchers assembled in Selma, Alabama in attempt to protect black rights to vote. Led by John Lewis, they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge and immediately after they crossed the bridge they were told by Alabama state troopers to turn around. When the protesters refused, the state troopers threw teargas at the protesters and beat them. Over 50 protesters were hospitalized. -
Voting Rights Act
President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act into law which illegalizes all discriminatory voting requirements. -
Watts Riot (Start)
On August 11, 1965, an African-American was arrested for drunk driving. After this person was arrested, a “minor argument” broke out, then that “minor argument” escalated pretty quickly into a huge fight. The community was in outrage and for six days straights, looted materials and committed arson. -
Watts Riot (End)
On August 11, 1965, an African-American was arrested for drunk driving. After this person was arrested, a “minor argument” broke out, then that “minor argument” escalated pretty quickly into a huge fight. The community was in outrage and for six days straights, looted materials and committed arson. -
Black Panther Party Founded
Its core practice was its armed patrols were to monitor police and police brutality with the mindset of changing it in Oakland,CA. The FBI was really opposed to them and claimed they were a great threat to internal security. -
Age Discrimination Act
Congress enacted the Age Discrimination Act prohibiting employment discrimination against older Americans regardless of race. -
Loving v. Virginia
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia declares that laws prohibiting inter-racial marriage are unconstitutional. -
Black Panthers Activist Shot
33 panthers where shot and 3 were killed by the national gaurd in North Carolina. -
Assassination of MLK
Dr. King was staying at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis due to supporting a walkout of the city's sanitation workers due to unequal wages. Dr. King was planning a meeting at a local church and spoke with a local musician on his balcony and as soon as he left King was struck in the jaw with a .30-06 bullet. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:05 pm. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King was staying at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis due to supporting a walkout of the city's sanitation workers due to unequal wages. Dr. King was planning a meeting at a local church and spoke with a local musician on his balcony and as soon as he left King was struck in the jaw with a .30-06 bullet. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:05 pm. -
Civil Rights Act of 1968
This act prohibits discrimination by renters or sellers of property. -
Denver police raid Panther office
Denver police unexpectingly raid the office of the Black Panthers part to search for weapons. None where found but the police burned food and cloths that were to be givin to the poor. -
“No fault” divorce law
California becomes the first state to adopt the “no fault” divorce law. This allows couples to divorce by mutual consent. -
Stonewall Inn
Police conduct a raid on the Stonewall Inn which catered to homosexuals, as a result of the raid for the next 2 following night's riots happen around the clock. This is considered the beginning of the gay rights movement. -
Schultz v. Wheaton Glass Co.
U.S Court appeals the rule that jobs held by both men and women need to be equal not identical to fall under the protection of the Equal Pay Act. -
Congressional Black Caucus formed
As the number of African Americans serving in Congress grew, they sought to have a more unified voice and presence. So they decided to form the the Congressional Black Caucus representing the current and future members of Congress. -
Swann vs. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
The United States Supreme Court held a case to decide whether or not the busing of students to promote integration in public school is constitutional. The decision was that the the busing of students to promote integration was constitutional. -
First National Women's Conference
Held in Houston,TX the women there called for reforms with the goal in mind the women should get more power than they do now. -
Roots (television miniseries) aired
The show focused on the story of an African American teen Kunta Kinte, and him being enslaved and the generations after him being enslaved as well. -
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
The decision upheld affirmative action allowing race to be one of several factors in college admission policy -
The First Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights March
Its goal was to demand equal civil rights and urge the passage of protective civil rights legislation -
Plyer v. Doe
The supreme court ruled that children of illegal immigrants have the right to free public schooling. -
Civil Rights Restoration Act
Private institutions that are govermently funded must follow civil rights acts in all ares. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The passing of this act banned job discrimination against people with disabilities and required buildings, businesses and public transportation to be accessible. -
President Bush Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1991
After 2 years of debate and vetoes President Bush signs the Civil Rights Act of 1991 which strengthened the existing civil rights laws and providing for unwarranted action if intentional employment discrimination occurred. -
Rodney King riots (starts)
In Los Angeles, CA 4 police officers were not charged with the beating of African American Rodney King. The next couple of days that followed were mass riots, arson, looting, and civil disobedience. -
Rodney King riots (ends)
In Los Angeles, CA 4 police officers were not charged with the beating of African American Rodney King. The next couple of days that followed were mass riots, arson, looting, and civil disobedience. -
Civil Rights Act of 2008
Senator Edward Kennedy introduced the Civil Rights Act of 2008, which proposed provisions included ensuring that federal funds were not used to subsidized discrimination, holding employers accountable for age discrimination, and improving accountability for other violations of civil rights and workers’ rights. -
Michael Brown Case
The Justice Department opens a civil rights investigation into the death of Michael Brown a black teenager was shot and killed white police officer. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment prohibited anyone from being denied the right to vote based on their sex. This amendment was the climax of the women’s suffrage movement.
