Civil Rights Movement

Freedom Rides

1961 BCE

Freedom rides were a good way to show how white and African American people can get along. They would ride around in busses sitting all together. Not seperated by whites and African Americans, but conjoined as one. This showed that there doesn’t have to be a barrier. They should be able to associate with everyone, not just those if their color.

Brown Vs. Board of Education

1954 BCE

Brown Vs. Board of Education revolved around the segregation in schools. It was not fair to the African American children who got used everything, from books, to worn desks, and all other supplies. Parents and even some teachers wanted their to be a fair playing ground for students of all colors. It took a long time to get enough on board to start making the transition.

Rosa Parks refuses to get up for white man

Dec 1, 1955

On December 1, 1955 a segregated bus was loading on people, when a white man did not have a seat. This man demanded that Rosa Parks move so he can sit there. Rosa Parks refused and did not leave even when police became involved. This showed just how fed up people were getting by their unfair treatment.

Ruby Bridges integrates white school.

1960

Ruby Bridges was one of few first African American students integrate white schools. This is was huge because it was because this girl would be getting the exact treatment that the other white students got, or at least that was the hope. She suffered much hardship and hate but because of her determination and motivation, she made it so we can all go to school together.

Sit in Movement

Feb 1, 1960

This was a new strategy in the movement. It started when four African American college students sat a white only lunch table. They refused to leave until they had eaten. They suffered a lot of threats, but just kept patient while they waited to be served.

March on Washington

Aug 28, 1963

The March on Washington occurred on August 28,1963 because African Americans felt as if they were not being heard. They didn’t believe that the government was listening and coming to them. Instead they marched to them with demands of equality and rights. This was one of many actions took to make the government listen and see that they were there too. They wanted to end segregation.

Civil Rights Act signed

Jul 2, 1964

This was where all of the handwork of African Americans fighting for their rights payed off. John F. Kennedy proposed this act and his successor eventually signed it as it had passed. This bill was to end all segregation in America. That did not mean there wouldn't still be a huge adjustment to come.

Selma- Montgomery March

Mar 7, 1966

This was another march of money during the movement. This was one that went to the capital, because they were not being listened to. They wanted to make a point that they were there and not backing down until they had received their fair rights and treatment.

Martin Luther King is killed.

Apr 4, 1968

On this day, while Martin Luther was out, he was shot with a firearm and later at St. Josephs hospital, was pronounced dead. This was a devastation was he was one of, if not the biggest name in the Civil Rights movement. Although, his voice is still carried on today through his words spoken before his death.

Civil Rights Act- Equal Housing

Apr 11, 1968

This ended segregation on what could be sold depending on your race or sex. Some African Americans wouldn't be able to rent or buy land just due to their color, so the goal of this act was to end that. People were starting to get more available land and the segregation was dying down.

Henry Louis breaks home run record

Apr 8, 1974

One of the most well known baseball players was Babe Ruth, who had the best homer record and kept it for many years. In 1974, Henry Louis stepped up to plate and had a total of 715 homeruns, one more that Babe Ruth. He was one of the best baseball players, and made a big impact on the African American movements that continue to this day.

Micheal Jackson Releases Thriller

Nov 30, 1982

A big African American icon in music would definitely be Micheal Jackson, he brought a mentality to music and a difference that brought people together. He is still very well known and remembered to this day, and even spoke out on issues of segregation.

Martin Luther King Jr Day

1983

One of the biggest days for African American history would be this holiday. It is a day to remember the sacrifice these people made. They deserve to be remembered so we do not forget just how far we have come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47Y6VHc3Ms- Martin Luther Speech. Quote: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.- Martin Luther King Jr.

Oprah is aired in more than 120 cities

1985

Oprah is one of the most well know American talk show hosts out there. She has become an inspiration to so many people and push people towards equality. She speaks out like others did during the movement, and it is a good thing that she keeps it going.

Frederick Drew Gregory commands space shuttle

1989

This was such a cool event in these times because you saw more and more Africa Americans getting involved in jobs and power they never were able to before. So when Frederick became an astronaut, more people started to listen.

Rosa Parks wins Congressional Medal

1999

Due to the brave acts that Rosa Parks took during the Civil Rights movement, she deserved to win a medal representing what her and others went through to get their freedom. This was not the only award Rosa Parks got, but it was one of the latest after the 1960's.

Halle Berry wins Academy Award best actress

Mar 24, 2002

Halle Berry was the first African American to win this. It brought a lot of attention and got the word out there that everyone is equal and we can all do what we want, there is nothing stopping us. She was a role model to many in the ways of her persistence.

Eric Holder, First U.S. Attorney General

2009

Having more and more African Americans being accepted into government control was such a good thing for the movement. Getting power that had been withheld from them started to make segregation even less and less. As more and more are flooding into office, the more respect they were getting.

Obama becomes President

Jan 20, 2009

Barack Obama became the first African American President in America. This was huge because it showed how equal we are and that we can have the same power. With out the Civil Rights Act being signed, this would have never become possible. This is major proof on the benefits of it. Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnvUUauFJ98. Quote: Thank you; God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America. -President Obama

Obama Accepts Nobel Peace Prize

Nov 10, 2009

All good comes to those who wait is certainly a true statement when t comes to African American History. Obama had to have a lot of persistence before he received this award, along with many others. These people never gave up, and that is why they received the things they did.

Works Cited

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Womenshistory.org
Gettysburg Flag
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The Root