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When African Americans didn’t ride the buses due to the racial segregation. This movement was sparked by Rosa Parks
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When a group of African American students enrolled in Little Rock Central High School, against the wishes of the racist white people.
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A series of nonviolent protest in Greensboro, NC which led to the popular Woolworth Department Store removing its policy of racial segregation.
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Civil rights activists who rode interstate busses into the segregated south to challenge the non-enforcement of Morgan v. Virginia, which ruled that segregated busses are unconstitutional.
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When thousands of civil rights activist rallied together to protest for civil and economic rights of African Americans. It was the largest rally in American history.
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The cities violent response the the demonstrations against white supremacy forced the government to interfere on behalf of the race reform.
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A law that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
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A federal legislation that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed by the president, Lyndon B Johnson.