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slavery was outlawed
no more slaves, still a bit of racism -
Fredrick Douglas voted for vice president
A monumental moment for the rights of all African Americans. -
Emmett Tills Death
White guys killed the young Chicago teen. He was given an open casket. -
Rosa Parks gets arrested
Rosa parks refused to give up her seat to a white patron. -
Martin Luther makes his speech
Martin luther king had a dream about equality. -
End of Jim Crow laws
no more Jim Crow laws -
Martin Luther King March
the million man march for black tolerance happened on this date.