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Sweatt v. Painter
Sweatt v. Painter was a supreme court case which dealt with the fourteenth amendment. Sweatt was denied admission to a university due to his race. The court ruled in favor of Sweatt. -
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50s
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
This was a protest in which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to show the discrimination and segregation in public transportation. This brought attention to the segregation in transportation. -
Emmitt Tills Murder
The murder of Emmett Till was violence by opposition. Emmett Till, a 14 year child, was kidnapped then beaten. He was later shot then thrown in a river. -
Little Rock Nine Crisis
The Little Rock Nine Crisis was a violence by opposition situation in which nine African Americans attempted to attend an all white school. They were met with resistance and violence. This brought the national spotlight to the situation. -
Cooper vs. Aaron
Cooper vs. Aaron was the Arkansas legislature and governor resisting the decision of Brown vs the Board of Education. This was a supreme court case that enforced federal rule in civil rights. -
Greensboro sit in
The Greensboro sit in was a protest that showed the lack of equality in being served at a restaurant. This lasted several days and photos of this protest and major symbols of the civil rights movement. -
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60s
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March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
This event was a protest in which the famous "I have a dream" speech was made. It was also the largest civil rights gathering of that time. The purpose was to advocate for civil and economic rights of African Americans. -
Freedom Summer
Freedom Summer was when volunteers came to Mississippi to ensure black voters could exercise their right to vote. This was an achievement as it boosted voting and brought awareness to Jim crow laws. -
Fair Housing Act
The fair housing act made it illegal to discriminate in the renting and sale of housing. The discrimination of race, nation origin, sex, and religion were illegal and several amendments were made later on to also specify familial status and disability. This was a legislation. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr was violence by opposition. He was assassinated by James Earl Ray. -
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70s
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Swann vs. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Swann vs. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools was a court case. This upheld bussing programs with no segregation to support the desegregation of schools. -
Shirley Chisolm’s Presidential Campaign
This was an achievement in which Shirley Chisolm ran for presidential nomination. This was a huge event for civil rights as there was an African American woman who could voice their needs. -
Hank Aaron’s Home Run Record
Hank Aaron’s Home Run Record was an achievement and sent Hank Aaron above Babe Ruth's all time list. This gave representation in the media and a national spotlight on positive things. -
Barbara Jordan’s Address at the Democratic National Convention
This was an achievement in which a black American female addressed the democratic national convention. She addressed certain issues and brought a reminder that the government should be working in the best interest of the citizen. -
University of California Regents vs. Bakke
University of California Regents vs. Bakke was a supreme court case in which the admissions discrimination for university was discussed. This case backed the support of the civil rights for equal chance in college admissions.