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Jackie Robinson incorporated into the MLB
The first African American in the major leagues to play against the Brooklyn Dodgers. -
Sweatt VS Painter
Challenged "separate but equal" doctrine. Herman Sweatt was denied entrance to the University of Texas School of Law because prohibited integrated education. -
Brown VS Board of Education
Public education and segregation of children in public schools deprived equal educational opportunities for children to learn. -
Civil Rights Act of 1960
Guaranteed the right to register to vote for colored people and the right to sue any state official who tried to prevent them from voting. -
Equal Pay Act of 1963
All employers are required to pay their employees equally regardless of them being male or female -
24th Amendment
Eliminated poll taxes in the U.S.A -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Prohibited discrimination in public accommodations and advanced rights for protecting civil and voting rights -
Harper VS Virginia Board of Elections
Found Virginia's poll tax unconstitutional under the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment -
Civil Rights Act of 1968
Provide equal housing opportunities regardless of race, religion, or national origin