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Dred Scott Decision
U.S. Supreme Court stated that enslaved people were not citizens of the United States and, therefore, could not expect any protection from the federal government or the courts. The opinion also stated that Congress had no authority to ban slavery from a federal territory. This decision moved the nation a step closer to the Civil War. -
Harlem Renaissance
-Allowed african americans to express their emotions through music and art
-Gave african americans identity and a new social consciousness
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Brown v Board of Education
Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. The court's decision declared to separate facilities for white and African American students. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks boarded a city bus in Montgomery. Rosa Parks was asked to surrender her seat to a white passenger. -
Little Rock Nine
The first African American students to desegregate Little Rock Central High School. The goal was to fight for Civil Rights Movement for equality. -
Freedom Rides
A diverse group of activists, deliberately violated segregation laws on buses and in terminals. That provoked a response from the federal government. -
“I Have A Dream” Speech by MLK
"Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in." At the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
Influenced the government to take action towards making Americans equal. -
March on Washington
A massive protest against racial discrimination and in support of civil rights legislation pending in congress. It was widely considered one of the most successful nonviolent mass demonstrations. -
Civil Rights Act
Movement prohibited discrimination in public places. Signed by President Lyndon Johnson -
Voting Rights Act
Removed race-based restrictions on voting
One of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation in US history
Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson -
Shirley Chisholm First Black Woman Elected into US Congress
she was an effective advocate for minorities
campaigned for the Democratic Party presidential nomination
fought racial and sexist opposition (“Unbought and Unbossed”) -
Black History Month Established
Carter G. Woodson’s dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of black people led to the establishment of Black History Month -
Andrew Young became America’s first Black American ambassador to the United Nations
Jimmy Carter appointed Young
Young helped draft the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act -
Harriet Tubman became the first African American on US postage stamp
Provided recognition for her impact in abolishing slavery
She helped free more than 700 slaves -
First African American in Space
Dr. Guy Bluford
Launched on the STS-8 mission
More than 28 days in space -
Douglas Wilder became the first Black American to become governor
66th governor of Virginia (1990-1994)
American lawyer and politician -
Barack Obama Becomes First African American President
“All presidencies matter, but none in modern American life will have similarly animated, reflected or collided with so many of the oft-overlooked cultural and social forces at play in the country.” Member of the democratic party
44th president
Two-terms -
Beginning of Black Lives Matter Protest
Death of Trayvon Martin
The phrase “Black Lives Matter” was created by Alicia Garza
Rally to combat racism and police brutality -
Black Lives Matter GLOBAL Protest
Death of George Floyd on May 25th
Killed by a white police officer named Derek Chauvin -
Kamala Harris elected as Vice President
49th vice president of the US
First woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to be elected as vice president