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World Wide Pandemic
Influenza pandemic (Spanish flu) hits the US, nearly 20 million are dead overall. In the U.S; 50,000 perish. Baylor School -
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Brown v. Board of Education
Ending of racial segregation in public schools History -
Racial injustice case
Emmett Till, 14 year old from Chicago brutally murdered for allegedly flirting with a white woman and brings international attention to civil rights movement. History -
Little Rock Nine
Nine black students are blocked from integrating into Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. President Eisenhower sent federal troops to escort the students but the harassment continued. History -
Greensboro Four
Four African American college students in Greensboro North Carolina refused to leave Woolworths “Whites only” lunch counter without being served. History -
Six-year-old Ruby & Freedom Riders
Ruby Bridges (6yr old) becomes the 1st student to integrate into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. (1961) Black and White activists took buses to protest against segregation. Marked by white protestors through violence. History -
Ole Miss Riot of 1962
James Meredith, the first Black student to enroll at the University of Mississippi, arrives, riots break out. President Kennedy sends in U.S. marshals and federal troops to guarantee Meredith's admittance. This results in the deaths of two people. University of Mississippi -
March on Washington
A massive movement brought thousands of people to Washington DC to advocate for civil rights. Includes Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. History -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A 1964 law prohibited discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, or national origin in public establishments like theaters, hotels, and restaurants. In addition to prohibiting discrimination in hiring practices, the act created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to assist in enforcing the legislation.PBS -
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Resignation
Nixon resigns due to impeachment. Regis College -
Los Angeles Injustice
Four white Los Angeles police officers attacked Rodney king a black man and was videotaped by a bystander. This led to riots in Los Angeles. History -
Miss America
20 year old New yorker Vanessa Williams is crowned first black Miss America. History -
Senate
Carol Moseley Braun becomes the first Black woman and second black American to be elected to the U.S. senate.
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Secretary of State
Colin Powell is appointed first black secretary of state by George W. Bush. History -
Secretary of State #2
Condolezza Rice takes office as first black woman secretary of state appointed by George W. Bush. History -
President
Barack Obama elected 44th president of the United States becoming first black American to lead the nation “America: In the face of our common dangers, let us remember these timeless words… delivered it safely to future generations.”Obama White House Archives -
Grand Opening
National Museum of African American History and culture opens as the newest Smithsonian institution museum along with Washington D.C.’s national Mall. History -
Vice President
Kamala Harris is sworn first female vice president making her the first black south Asian American to hold that position. “But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last… I will strive to be a vice president like Joe was to President Obama.” ABC News
