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The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott took place on December 1, 1955. The boycott lasted 13 months after the arrest of Rosa Parks. She was arrested for not giving up her seat for a white person on the bus. In Montgomery, Alabama African Americans refused to ride the city buses for 381 days. King started the boycott. The Supreme Corurt integreated their bus systems to end the boycot. -
The Little Rock 9
The Little Rock 9 on September 4, 1957 consist of a group of African American students in Little Rock, Arkansas. These students attended an all white school for the first time. The states National Guard was called in by governor Orval Faubus to walk the African American students out on their first day. -
Civil Rights Act of 1957
The Civil Rights Act of 1957 was signed on Septemeber 9, 1957. It created a Commission on civil rights in the executive branch. Eisenhower helped by signing it and responding to issues. For example, the Little Rock. It provided protection for voting rights. -
The Sit-in Movement
The Sit-in Movement on February 1, 1960, was a new tactic of activists' strategy. African Americans sat down at a white onl lunch counter and were violently attacked in Greensboro, North Carolina.. They took the violence as they waited for service although they were refused service. These students were known as the "Greensboro Four". -
The Freedom Riders
Freedom Riders consisted of black and white activists. On May 14, 1961 freedom riders started a series of bus trips to protest segregation all throughout the south. They ere ecruited by the Congress of Racial Equality. They drew international attention although white people showed them much violence. -
James Meredith and the Desegregation of the University of Mississippi
James Meredith and the Desegregation of the University of Mississippi on September 30, 1962, was able ti apply to Ole Miss.Meredith fought a difficult and long battle to apply. He convinced the Supreme Court that the University was racists. He eventually asked for help from the NAACP. James winning his case was big in the Civil RIghts Movement.. -
Protests in Birmingham
The protest in Birmingham, Alabama took place on April25, 1963. It was known to be the most racist city in th U.S. It was also known as Project C. It was a focus in the civil rights movemnet. The most influencial campaigns were launched by activists there. -
The March on Washington
The March on Washington that took place on August 28, 1963 was a polictical rally for jobs and freedom. More than 200,000 Americans gathered in Washington D.C.It was to shed ight on political and socil challenges for African Americans. This is where King said his "I Have A Dream" speech. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Roghts Acts of 1964 ended segregation in public places. It banned employment discrimination. It is considered a crowning legislative achievement. It was signed into law by Johnson. -
The Selma March
The Selma Mach in March 25, 1965, was to register black voters in the south. Protesters were met with violent resistance by local and state authorities. After three days they reached their goal. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act was signed on August 6, 1965 to overcome legal barriers that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote. It widen the franchise. President Johnson signed it. It was often ignored. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. took plce on April 4, 1968 in Mephis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray shot Martin Luther King on his balcony. If was assumed that Ray was paid to kill King. A wave of riots broke out in black communities.
