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Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
The case & decision that upheld segregation. Racial segregation laws came when Louisiana enacted the Separate Car Act. The issue was decided in 1896 when Homer Plessy wanted to challenge the act by sitting in the “Whites Only” car of the train. When he was told to leave he refused and was arrested. Court said any state law “implies merely a legal distinction” between two races, didn’t go against the 13th amendment. African american people had different areas from the whites. -
Niagara Movement (1905
A Civil Rights group led by W.E.B. DuBois and William Monroe Trotter after being denied into a hotel in Buffalo, New York they comprised their first meeting of 29 at Niagara Falls. Attempts to bring out legal change, address the issues of crime, economics, religion, health, and education. Significant because they stood out more than any other black movements because of their powerful demand of equal economic and educational opportunity as well as focusing on voting. -
Jackie Robinson (1919-1972, 1947)
He was the first African American to play major league baseball in the 19th century breaking the color barrier. Throughout his career, he was the most talented and and exciting players with a .311 batting average. Also, he was a vocal civil rights movement. He was a significant person at this time because nobody would of thought that an African American would be playing in the major league with white people. This gave African Americans hope that change was coming. -
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (1950)
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition of American civil right interest groups. It was founded in 1950 to promote & protect human civil rights of all persons in the United States. With more than 200 national groups, members work to push for a more open America. This organization engages in legislative advocacy, influencing society on views to a certain issue. -
Malcolm X (1960s - 1970s)
Born Malcolm in 1925, he grew up encouraging blacks to control their lives after receiving multiple threats with his family. He wanted followers to defend themselves against white aggression. His appeal lead him to be an influential voice of the Nation of Islam. He led the foundation of Black Power after his death in 1965. The activist challenged civil rights movement to inspire many others. Malcolm X speaking at the ballroom before the shooting. -
March on Washington (1963)
The March on Washington happened in front of the Lincoln memorial in washington, D.C. when about 250,000 people gathered for a massive protest. The protest was for jobs and freedom. The event aimed to draw attention to challenges and inequalities faced by African Americans. The protest also included the “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this is very significant because it led to African American voices be heard -
24th Amendment (1964)
The 24th Amendment is the right for any citizen of the united states to vote in a national election whether it’s for president, vice president, senator, representative in congress and not have to pay poll tax. They will not be denied or abridged by the united states or state. This is important because it allowed Americans to use their right to vote and not have to pay. Since 15th Amendment gave African Americans the right to vote, many of them couldn’t because of the poll tax. -
Civil Rights Act (1964)
This act ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination. It protected job applicant. An employer could not turn down an applicant or choose not go give he or she the employee and assignment because they’re a Jew, Christian, black or white etc. This started to bring the discrimination against blacks on a mild living standard. President Lyndon B Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act in 1964. -
Black Panther (1966)
BPP otherwise known as Black Panther Party was a political party which turned into a “Marxist Revolutionary Group”. Seeing many social movements since 1914 the BPP take the set of beliefs and doctrine of Marxism. They wanted African Americans to defend themselves, and called for them to be armed. Even though portrayed as a gang group, they had a goal of getting more African Americans to political office. Black Panther Party in Connecticut. -
Civil Rights Act (1968)
The Civil RIghts Act or Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibited discrimination on the sale of renting and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin or sex. Before, housing was segregated in many areas in the U.S. also, it help families get a house no matter what their race or religion is which is very helpful to American citizens.
