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NAACP was founded
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Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers
He had a lot of hate and people saying it wasn't really fair. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
A landmark decision in which the Court rules American state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
From 12/9/1952 - 5/17/1954 -
Rosa Parks didn't move on the bus
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white man. -
Desegregation of Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas
The Little Rock Nine were a group of nine students that wanted to go to school at Central High, the students were first prevented from going to the racially segregated school. They eventually had to be escorted by US Marshall's sent by the President. -
Congress Passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957
this was the first federal civil rights legislation. -
Sit-in at Woolworth's lunch counter
Four African American college students come in and sit down at a lunch table and refuse to leave until they are served. -
CORE freedom ride
seven blacks and six whites left Washington,D.C., on two public busses. They were going to New Orleans, Lousiana. Along the way they got attacked more than once and only made it to Montgomery and they all got arresdted. -
Dr.King was thrown into Birmingham Jail
He led a march throw the streets of Birmingham, Alabama. Out of this came MLK'S famous letter -
March On Washington
(The March On Washington for Jobs and Freedom)
The purpose of the march was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. -
Congress Passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
A law that outlawed discrimination based on race,color,religion sex, or national origin. -
Voting Rights Act
African Americans were now allowed to exercise their amendment and ability to vote. The 15th amendment allows Americans to vote. -
MLK Jr. was assassinated
He was a Baptist Minister and an activist. He became very known for his "I Have A Dream" speech. -
"Bloody Sunday"
Soldiers shot 28 civilians during a protest
