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Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist, refused to give up her seat for a white man. The bus business in Alabama was a primary white-owned company. Rosa refusing to give up her seat was a non violent way of showing they have rights. Her arrest inspire 17,000 others to boycott buses. -
Little Rock Nine
President Eisenhower ordered troops to protect nine students who were going to be attending Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas. These students were harassed and threatened, but, three stayed and graduated from Central. This movement broke barriers within the school system and would change who went to certain schools. -
Berry Gordy & Motown Records
The record company that signed with many music legends, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and The Temptations. This company broke down the racial prejudice and was a turning point in music history. -
Greensboro Sit-in
Four college students sat at a diner in Greensboro, North Carolina. These students were inspired by Ghandi. The diner only served African Americans at the stand up counter. 300 students joined them and the sit-in became a large national movement.The nonviolent protest inspired more movements like the freedom riders. -
Albany Movement
A desegregation campaign in Albany, Georgia. It was the first mass movement in the civil rights era. Even though is reputed in more than 1,000 arrest, it helped instill pride in people. -
Voter Education Project
A project made to fundraise for civil rights organizations for voter education. It was endorsed by the Kennedy administration. This remained active for thirty years and gave funds to the southern states to help this cause. -
John F. Kennedy's Civil Rights Address
His first televised address on the topic. The president responds to the violence and desegregation in the U.S. He also says legislation cannot solve the problems on their own, the country needs to try. -
March on Washington
This was a political protest that took place in Washington, D.C., where 200,000 citizens took part in protesting for a strong federal civil rights bill. This will later result in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 64'. -
Kennedy's Assassination
While in an open top convertible, in Dallas, Texas, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in front of the large crowd gathered around him. This would soon impact not only how we protect our presidents but how we viewed our nation. -
Civil Rights Act
This law outlawed discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, etc. This will always effect the future of America. Later it brings elderly, women in athletics, and disabled under it. -
University of California v. Bakke
A case with the University Of California V. Bakke. The Supreme Court ruled that their use of racial "quotas" was unconstitutional. This helped define the equal protection clause. -
Civil Right Restoration Act
Passed by Congress, this act expanded the non-discrimination laws of private institutions. This was then vetoed by Ronald Reagan. -
Civil Rights Act of 1991
Signed by George H. W. Bush, this law was made to improve the federal laws like one made in 64'. This provided solutions for discrimination and illegal employment harassment. -
Rodney King
Rodney King was brutally beaten by 3 officers in LA. All caught on tape, the trial lasted 3 months and charges pressed on the officers. This triggered riots and centered once again on the racial tension in America. -
Changed the Face of Medicine
Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, the first African American and first woman to be U.S. Surgeon General. Appointed by President Clinton, she will forever change the face of medicine. -
Million Woman March
A protest march held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Roughly 750,000 African American women gathered to address the issues of them and the black community. Many influential black women spoke at this event. -
Serena Williams
Serena Williams won the 1999 US Open and was the first African American women to wind a Grand Slam. At only 17 years old, Serena would make a huge impact on the sports world. -
Millions More Movement
This movement was launched to mark the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March. It helped with public supports for the movements goal's and makes us think of the past and reflect. -
Barack Obama's Year
The 2008 election, Obama became America's first African American to be elected president. This will forever impact America and inspire others to run, not matter what gender, race, religion.
