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W.E.B BUIS this was an african american writer activist who fought for equal rights for the african american population.and was founding officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
this was an African american writer activist who fought for equal rights for the African american population.he was founding officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He was an activist for African American. He wrote book songs to represent African Americans.This was significant because he was very important because he was popular with the books he wrote about African american inequalities and who fought for African american rights and racism. -
Jackie Robinson - “Jackie Robinson.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 18 Jan. 2018, www.biography.com/people/jackie-robinson-9460813.
Jackie Robinson was the first black athlete to play in Major League baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. During his career he was named, 'Rookie of the Year' in 1947, 'National League MVP' in 1949 and 'World Series Champ' in 1955.
The Significance is he really opened a pathway in sports for the Civil Rights movement. He gave hope for aspiring black athletes.
The reason I chose this photo was because it's Jackie Robinson sliding into the home plate during a game. -
Brown v. The Board of Education - History.com Staff. “Brown v. Board of Education.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka.
This event was a trial against segregation in public schools in 1954. The Supreme Court ruled that segregated school education was unconstitutional. As it violated the 14th amendment.
The significance of this was that this was a cornerstone in the Civil Rights movement. It had helped establish the "separate but equal" education as well as for other services.
I used this picture because it's an adult and child holding the newspaper article about the trial in front of a courthouse. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott - History.com Staff. “Montgomery Bus Boycott.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/black-history/montgomery-bus-boycott.
On 12/05/1955 to 12/20/1956 the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama was a civil rights protest, where, African Americans refused to ride the bus because of the segregated seating.
The significance of this was that the boycott had put a lot of debt or damage to the profit of the bus companies or even put some out of commission. So this event helped cause non-segregated seating on the buses.
The reason i chose this photo was to show the massive amount of people who walked instead of riding the bus. -
The Little Rock Nine
The Little Rock Nine were a group of nine black students who enrolled at formerly all-white Central High School. This was a test of Brown v. Board of Education since at the time school were segregated.this students face aggression and racism.
This important part of civil right because it was a major part of African Americans segregation. This also important because it impacted both African Americans and Americans. -
Freedom Ride
They were groups of African Americans and Whites who challenge and tested the supreme court over the unconstitutional segregation.they went around the south riding buses along with whites.this was organize by the CORE organization.
This was very important because during this ride to the south many were beaten and attack. This is important because it part of ending racism and segration. -
March on Washington - History.com Staff. “March on Washington.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/black-history/march-on-washington.
The March on Washington was a huge protest with 250,000 African Americans marched all the way to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.. This March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
The significance of this march's overall goal was to draw attention to the ongoing challenges and inequalities that African Americans had faced. This is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I have a Dream" speech.
I chose this photo to show the massive amount of support this march/movement got. -
Malcolm X - History.com Staff. “Malcolm X.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/black-history/malcolm-x.
Malcolm X was an activist and a public outspoken voice of the Black Muslim faith. He strongly urged followers to defend themselves against white aggression by "any means necessary." The 'X' in his last name signifies the rejection of his slave name which was "Malcolm Little"
The significance of his work is that he helped religious African Americans to stay strong in their faith and told them not to give up hope.
I chose this picture because of the sort of "happy spirit" it seems to hold. -
Bloody Sunday
On bloody Sunday civilians were shot on a peaceful protest for civil right. many innocent died or were attack.bloody Sunday is also a day to remember because it was a around the world news of people who fought for voting rights. this was really bloody scary day.
This is important because it was part of civil rights movement and were more than 600 die.this also was major day to remember due to all the support many gave. -
Black Panthers
This were black power movement people who fought with violence to protect and help African Americans. This people were like a military to self defense. They were a political organization that patrol the streets
