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The Murder of Emmett Till
Emmett Till was a 14 year old boy who travelled to the south to see family. His mother was reluctant to let him because of the extreme racism in the south. When Emmett Till was in a convenience store a white woman accused him of harassing her and whistling at her. The womans brothers found out and brutally tortured Emmett Till to death. His body was beaten beyond recognition yet his mother ensured his funeral was open casket to raise awareness on the racial violence in the south. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
After the arrest of Rosa Parks, many people were enraged and inspired to mass protest segregation on public transportation for over a year. The protest ended with the supreme court ruling that segregation on public transportation was unconstitutional so segregation on public transportation came to an end in 1956. -
Founding of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Founded by MLK, the SCLC was created to further organize civil rights protests in a coordinated and well planned manner. The SCLC became a major hub for civil rights conferences and protests. -
Little Rock Nine Crisis
Nine teens were the first to enter little rock high school to practice desegregated schools after Brown V Board of education was passed. The Arkansa students had to be protected by the national guard ordered by the government to keep them safe from angry violent mobs. -
Civil Rights Act of 1957
The Civil Rights Act of 1957 investigated those who violated civil rights acts of the time. It also defended the voting rights of African American citizens. -
Greensboro Sit Ins
The Greensboro sit ins were a non violent demonstration to desegregate restaurants and diners. The protesters were made to remain calm no matter what was said or done to them throughout the entire protests. -
Freedom Rides
Freedom rides were desegregated busses made to challenge the segregation in public transportation. When one of the busses travelled to Alabama it was met with an angry mob and even firebombed. -
Birmingham Movement
The Birmingham Campaign was proposed to make direct action against segregation in cities by putting pressure on businesses during easter time. On good friday this photo caused MLK to arrested and write the letters to Birmingham Jail. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a law pass intended to end all discrimination in regards to race when it comes to labor. This act continued to eliminate Jim Crow Laws. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr
At 6:05 pm, MLK was shot to death by 40 year old James Earl Ray. President Lyndon B Johnson called for a national day of mourning to honor Martin Luther King Jr. -
Swann vs Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Swann vs Mecklenburg Schools was a supreme court case that allowed the federal government to assist students in integrating schools. It ruled that segregation in schools and busses was unconstitutional. -
Shirley Chisholm's Presidential Campaign
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American female to run for president. She was a school teacher from Queens elected to congress but was placed in the agricultural committee but she refused. Her goal was to push equal rights for all Americans. -
Hank Aarons Home Run Record
Hank Aaron was a famous baseball player who beat Babe Ruth's homerun record by hitting his 715th ball out of the park. Hank Aaron made another demonstration that day that African Americans can make big accomplishments just like white people. -
Barbara Jordan’s Address at the Democratic National Convention
Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to deliver a keynote address at the National Democratic Convention. Barbara Jordan's speech was a major turning point for future civil progress. -
Regents University Of California v Bakke
The Regents University of California violated the equal protections clause by using race as a criteria for admissions. The supreme court ruled it was unconstitutional because all schools should not face segregation even universities and colleges.