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Montgomery Bus Boycott
When African Americans didn’t ride the buses due to the racial segregation. This movement was sparked by Rosa Parks -
Integration of Little Rock
When a group of African American students enrolled in Little Rock Central High School, against the wishes of the racist white people. -
First Lunch Counter Sit In
A series of nonviolent protest in Greensboro, NC which led to the popular Woolworth Department Store removing its policy of racial segregation. -
Freedom Riders
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. -
March on Washington
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. -
Birmingham Campaign
The cities violent response the the demonstrations against white supremacy forced the government to interfere on behalf of the race reform. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A law that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin -
Voting Rights Act or 1965
A federal legislation that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed by the president, Lyndon B Johnson.