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Niagara Movement https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/eras/civil-war-reconstruction/niagara-movement-1905-1909/
It was founded by two men, W.E.B. Dubois and William Monroe Trotter, they established this civil rights organization after being denied entrance in New York for being men of color. This organization stood out from many during its time as it was a big advocate for equality regardless of gender. Following this organization it led to many great foundations to follow in attempts to stop segregation. Picture, shows growth from founders to now members who supports more than 30 states. -
Malcolm X https:I//www.history.com/topics/black-history/malcolm-x
It seems that the position he was in challenged many non violent guiding movements or influences, instead he encouraged many followers to instead defend themselves at all cost and “by any means necessary “ which offered an alternative option to what leaders were advocating for. He was a man of religion and believed that whites would be punished for their effects on black people as he believed black peoples were god’s chosen ones. I chose this picture because it was 2 weeks prior to his death. -
Jackie Robinson http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/jackie-robinson
Jackie Robinson became the first African American in major league baseball. He broke the color barrier by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, an all white team. He constantly faced racism on a daily basis but he persevered and was never put down, which lead him to lead the team into Championships and becoming the MVP. Jackie Robinson changed the way Americans thought, and when he took the field he ended decades of racial segregation in baseball. The picture shows Robinson fitting in with his team. -
Sweatt v. Painter http://law.jrank.org/pages/24803/Sweatt-v-Painter-Significance.html
Sweatt was a black man who often got rejected by white universities. Although he did meet all the requirements his skin color was seemingly in the way. He took this situation to court declaring14th amendment was being violated which granted him to enroll in university. The picture is Sweatt in line to register for the school, he’s the only black man out of several men. He was determined to go to this school regardless. He helped others have the courage to also enroll in schools regardless. -
Little Rock Nine History.com Staff. “Little Rock Nine.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/black-history/central-high-school-integration.
The Little Rock Nine, nine African- American students, enrolled in an all white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Goal to test the Brown v. Board of Education. Class resumed and guards were called to block the black students from entering school. Federal troops escorted group to school. Resulted in public schools in the country be integrated. Group fought for equality in American education. Picture shows group of white girl infuriated as a member of the Little Rock Nine enters school. -
Woolworth’s Sit-In https://www.npr.org/2012/10/01/161573289/integrating-ole-miss-a-transformative-deadly-riot
These four men walked up to an all-white lunch counter and respectfully asked to be served. When they were denied service they simply sat there and quietly waited, this ended up being a six month movement which ultimately ended successful with the slow decrease of segregation in businesses. This was the first day of the sit-in which marks one of then many more protests that arose due to this situation. -
James Meredith https://www.npr.org/2012/10/01/161573289/integrating-ole-miss-a-transformative-deadly-riot
University of Mississippi had their first black student enrolled in 1962. Many were against a black man attending their university so much that James has to get escorted to class by federal Marshals which resulted in deaths of many. He set up a march called the, “walk against fear” alongside other civil right leaders. This led to many more civil right leaders to stand up and fight for their rights. This picture is from James graduating amongst his peers. -
Martin Luther King Jr. “King Speaks to March on Washington.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/king-speaks-to-march-on-washington.
Mr. King Jr. led the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. he, speaks to people attending march in Washington for jobs and freedom. Black and white, poor and rich came together in the nation’s capital to demand voting rights and equal opportunity for African Americans and to appeal for an end to racial segregation and discrimination. The “I have a dream” speech was important: It brought even greater attention to the Civil Rights Movement. The picture shows the the impact of Martin to many. -
Black Panthers “Thurgood Marshall.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 18 Jan. 2018, www.biography.com/people/thurgood-marshall-9400241.
Black Panther, Self-Defense, African American party in California. Purpose to patrol African American neighborhoods to protect residents from acts of police brutality. The release of all African Americans from jail, and the payment of compensation to African Americans for centuries of exploitation by white Americans. Panther membership exceeded 2,000, and the organization operated chapters in several major American cities. The picture shows the powerful group not intimidated at all. -
Thurgood Marshall “Thurgood Marshall.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 18 Jan. 2018, www.biography.com/people/thurgood-marshall-9400241.
Marshall studied law at Howard University. He utilized the judiciary to champion equality for African Americans. He won the Brown v. Board of Education case, ended racial segregation in public schools. At the same time, the case established Marshall as one of the most successful and prominent lawyers in America. The picture is of Thurgood Marshall and what he was known as and for.
