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Day of Mourning
This was the 150th anniversary of the First Fleet landing at Sydney Cove. Although many white people celerated on this day, Aboriginals reffered to it as a Day of Mourning as it marked 150 years of Indigenous Australians being mistreated and discriminated against. -
Brown Versus the Board of Education
This event took place after an African American girl, Linda Brown wanted to go to a white only school but was refused her position. -
Murder of Emmett Till
A 14 year old African American boy moved from Chicago to Missisipi where he was brutally murdered. -
Little Rock 9
Nine African American student enrolled in Little Rock Central Highschool and were attacked on several occasions. -
Greensboro Sit-Ins
Four African Americans sat in a white only lunch counter in a Woolworths in North Carolina. -
"I have a dream" Speech
Martin Luther King Jr. made a speech in Washington to end racism in America. -
Freedom Rides - Australia
A group of students from the University of Sydney began travelling around New South Wales raising awareness for Aboriginal rights. -
Referendum
A referendum adding Aboriginals to the Australian population was approved with a 90.8%-9.2% result. -
Mabo Decision
The Mabo Decision was made by the High Court of Australia, giving Native Title rights to the Meriam people. -
Sorry Speech
The Prime Minister of Australia gave a speech, apologising to the Indigenous population and those who suffered from the Stolen Generation in Parliament.