Civil Rights Timeline

'Ole Miss Integration

Oct 1, 1962

James Meredith, an African-American citizen, becomes the first black man to be enrolled in 'Ole Miss. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TbFNQ6egeNlYYwjsPFljv3HGzplee5JfdUg6UXZBauY/edit

March on Birmingham

Period: Apr 3, 1963 to May 10, 1963

African-Americans were able to desegregate Birmingham, AL in a spectacular fashion. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18algHEutiDBgY8BGCtVs-YkzaBVpxkNxkQTPQ0lvPMA/edit

March on Washington

Aug 28, 1963

The March on Washington was a successful, joyous event during the Civil Rights Movement which gave a lasting impression. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KEe32iER2mMU2etbASTlXOvTYJ592YHPdJ9ExxY6QYA/edit

The 24th Amendment is Passed

Jan 23, 1964

The 24th Amendment gave everyone the ability to vote, no matter their economic situation. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kX-0zv9HLOoEcfFcbU4A29Bzsm6pr5dLutvM4yhUSLI/edit

Malcolm X is Assassinated

Feb 21, 1965

Famed African-Americans' Rights Activist Malcolm X is murdered in New York City. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZdYvdgmLbMEPO2lmuwNEx3iUW9NWlNzjbLAZkFG5xUg/edit

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is Assassinated

Apr 4, 1968

The most famous Civil Rights Leader, Dr. King, is murdered in Memphis Tennessee. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u0D0feV3OEvWNGTNGLsUfF8jroDAkMS-tXZRSVHMGKo/edit

L. Douglas Wilder is Elected Governor of Virginia

Nov 8, 1989

L. Douglas Wilder was the first African-American to be elected governor. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nUn3-vgiQbSfpmkr85apvzwnBl5pD4ifdjWew9ssAhI/edit

Rodney King Riots

Period: Apr 29, 1992 to May 4, 1992

After the officers' who brutally beat African-American Rodney King charges were dropped, 5 days of turmoil and riots occurred in South Central LA. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gSAZmekDq1wfFGWxBaF_Y_bIbybopl9dmUB4PIA9UqM/edit

Colin Powell Becomes Secretary of State

Dec 6, 2000

Colin Powell became the first African-American to become Secretary of State in late 2000, and lead our country through many hardships. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ctusSOStBVvqXhA7F95qKl_zN5qs3mglS5AV1KHA1fM/edit

Barack Obama is Elected President

Nov 4, 2008

Barack Obama is elected President of the United States, becoming the first African-American to hold the title. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2j97TfILwGi4mbk5E1Fv3fWJRDSbLrLe_2TKMDHQnk/edit