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Plessy V Ferguson
Plessy V Ferguson was a Supreme Court case that was held on May 18, 1896, which was over segregation. It was an incident in 1892 where an African American train passenger refused to sit in a Jim Crow car, which was breaking a Louisiana law. Homer Plessy thought his constitutional rights were being violated. Homer Plessy lost this court case, the court ruled 7-1 in Ferguson's favor.. http://bit.ly/2nRsPi1 -
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King Assassinated (Timespan)
Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist and he was assassinated on April 4th, 1968. He was one of the biggest figures in the civil rights movement and the biggest promoter. He did many things for America and he did a lot to contribute to the civil rights movement. He was assassinated because some people didn't like what he was doing and they didn't like him for it. Everyone else was inspired by what he did. http://bit.ly/1v0B75e -
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was founded in 1942. It was the top organizations during the civil rights movement. C.O.R.E. was a group for civil rights movement and it was founded by a group of students in Chicago. C.O.R.E provided help for the four students in the Greensboro Sit-in. C.O.R.E. was active for many many years during this time and became well-known for their bravery and helpfulness .http://www.congressofracialequality.org/ -
Jackie Robinson
Jack Roosevelt Robinson was a professional baseball player during the 1900's. He was the first African-American to play Major League Baseball (MLB). He broke the color barrier when he was a starter for his team to play first base. This was a very important moment for Jackie because he was the first to do this. Jackie was a very great player and he won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949. http://bit.ly/1n14iFE -
Sweatt V Painter
Sweatt V Painter was a Supreme Court Case held on June 22, 1950. This case involved Hemon Sweatt and Theophilus Painter. Painter refused to let Painter into his law school. They violated his rights to equal protection. This case went on for 6 months while they made a law school for African-Americans only so Sweatt could go there. Sweatt refused to attend the new school and filed another lawsuit. This case influenced many people and cases. http://n.pr/2ohtfjp -
Little Rock - Central High school
Little Rock - Central High School was an all-white high school where nine black students attended in 1954. They're doing it because segregation is unconstitutional. They believe they can attend any school. They had an escort to protect the nine students while they attend the school. Schools everywhere in the south were desegregating. Ernest Green, one of the nine students, was the first to graduate from Little Rock - Central High School. http://stanford.io/1IhNbEj -
Medgar Evers
Medgar Evers was a civil rights activist. He was the first state field secretary of the NAACP. Medgar Evers had a good position in the NAACP and he became a target. He had multiple threats towards him and his family. On June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers was shot in the back in his driveway and died in a hospital. He had many great contributions to the civil rights movement and he was an important member of the NAACP. http://bit.ly/2pi4Fyb -
Brown V Board of Education
Brown V Board of Education was a Supreme Court case held on May 22, 1954. This case was about segregation in public schools for kids. Many schools in the U.S. were already segregated. They thought it violated the fourteenth amendment. The ruling was in Brown's favor because the Supreme Court Justice thought this violated the amendment, which was unconstitutional. This case has changed the U.S. in many ways. http://bit.ly/1cnSbhI -
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Montgomery Bus Boycott (Timespan)
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was when African-Americans refused to ride buses in Montgomery. It lasted for a year. They were protesting against racial segregation on the public buses. It started when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus for a white man. She was arrested and fined. The bus boycott was influenced by her and her actions. All of this changed the U.S. in many ways. http://bit.ly/2oPBaYJ -
"The Southern Manifesto"
The "The Southern Manifesto" was a document signed in 1956 to go against racial integration. They were not happy about this. It was signed by over 100 politicians and it was influenced by the decision in the Brown V Board of Education court case. They wanted to limit the power of the Supreme Court system because of the decisions they've been making. http://to.pbs.org/1hc6YZt -
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was an African-American civil rights group. It was founded in 1957. Martin Luther King Jr. was a member of this group and he played a huge role in the civil rights movement. This group did many things to help out their society including movements, protests, and campaigns. They wanted to help people all across America. http://stanford.io/2eVr43i -
Greensboro Sit-in
The Greensboro Sit-in was a protest against racial segregation in the 1960's. It all happened in Greensboro, North Carolina. There were four men involved in this event and they were going to sit down at the store, and they won't leave until they are served equally like everyone else. They removed the racial segregation from the store so they couldn't be forced to leave. http://bit.ly/1MP3Fql -
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was a very important civil rights group during the 1960's. It was founded by students during April of 1960. They were influenced by many of the past events regarding civil rights. They wanted to help many people. They wanted voting rights for everyone in America. They also played big roles in some events that took place, including the March on Washington. http://bit.ly/2g8KEXt -
"Freedom Rides"
The "Freedom Rides" were civil rights promoters. They went down to the Southern United States and tested the segregation laws in place. The government wasn't doing anything to put the new laws into place and they wanted to see how it'd turn out. They did many things concerning civil rights and inspired many people to do the same. They were tired of segregation and wanted a change in society. http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/freedom-rides -
James Meredith
James Meredith was a civil rights promoter. He was the first African-American to attend the University of Mississippi. He was a very important person in the civil rights movement, he held a march to Mississippi which inspired many people. He was denied twice before they finally let him attend their school. He took the school to court and told them what they were doing. After he was accepted, there was a riot at the school. http://bit.ly/2ocydQB -
"Letter From Birmingham Jail"
The "Letter From Birmingham Jail" was a letter written by Martin Luther King Jr. on April 16, 1963. He talks about what the people need to do and how to react to everything that's going on in society. He lists the steps needed to overcome segregation and the limitations on African-Americans. The letter was written during the Birmingham Campaign and became an important part of the civil rights movement. http://bit.ly/1YSpCQ8 -
March on Washington
The March on Washington was a march in Washington D.C. where over 200.000 people attended. They were marching for jobs and freedom in America. It was led by Martin Luther King Jr. and this is when he gave him "I have a dream" speech. The march took place on August 28, 1963. This march had a big impact on America and inspired many people. This was a big part of the civil rights movement and always will be. http://stanford.io/1HmHQzv -
Bombing of Birmingham Church
The Bombing of Birmingham Church was a bombing on the 16th Street Baptist Church in Alabama. The bombing took place on September 15th, 1963. It killed four girls and injured many others. After the bombing, many people went to support the families involved and later led to the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act being passed. This bombing had a lasting effect on America and opened people's eyes about civil rights. http://cnn.it/1tWsdot -
24th Amendment
The 24th Amendment got rid of poll taxes on voters. It was passed on January 23, 1964, and plays an important role in the civil rights movement. This impacted everyone in America and also in five states, it had a negative impact on African-Americans because those five states kept the poll tax on voters. This amendment gets rid of poll taxes for all Americans. http://kids.laws.com/24th-amendment -
Civil Rights Acts Passed
The Civil Rights Act passed on March 28th, 1964. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 gets rid of discrimination against Americans for their race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. This is a really important Act and it heavily impacted America. The Civil Rights Act played a big part in the civil rights movement during this time, allowing more freedom to people across America. http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act -
Mississippi Freedom Summer
Mississippi Freedom Summer was a campaign held by volunteers in Mississippi on March 28, 1964. They wanted to get a lot of African-Americans signed up for voting. Mississippi didn't want African-Americans voting but they wanted to do it anyways. Many African-Americans took part in this campaign. They wanted equal rights in all states. http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/freedom-summer -
Malcolm X Assassinated
Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21st, 1965 in New York. Malcolm X was an important figure in the civil rights movement. He was a good spokesperson and he vocalized his opinions with confidence. He inspired many people and also the civil rights community. He had a very big impact on America today and the civil rights. http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/malcolm-x -
Selma to Montgomery March
The Selma to Montgomery March was a march from Selma to Montgomery. They were protest marches led by civil rights promoters. They wanted their right to vote so they began to march. They were influenced by the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson and this march inspired many people. Multiple speeches were delivered because of these protests, and it had a big impact on the civil rights movement. http://bit.ly/1nGD5oz -
Voting Rights Act Approved
The Voting Rights Act was approved on August 8th, 1965. It was signed by president Lyndon B. Johnson. It was made to reinforce voting rights in America to all people. There were ways to get around voting rights in some states but this would make that impossible. This Act changed America in positive ways and impacted the civil rights movement greatly. This was a really big part of the movement. http://bit.ly/1x2nE2e -
Black Panthers
The Black Panthers (Black Panther Party) was an African-American civil rights organization. It was founded on October 1st, 1966. It included many people and was active for over a decade. They wanted to help people and protest about their rights. This group was very popular during the civil rights movement era and played a big role in changing America. They had many great plans. http://bit.ly/1UsJ13V
