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Plessy v Ferguson
The United States Supreme Court upheld segregation laws creating the "separate but equal" doctrine. This made racism lawful as clearly facilities weren't equal for everyone https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/163/537/case.html -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education made segregated public schools illegal because of it's unconstitutionality against the 14th Amendment. This essentially overturned Plessy v Fergusson. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks refused to give her seat to a Caucasian man. She got arrested and as a result the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. -
March to Washington for Jobs and Freedom
This is the march where Rev. King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. It had about 2000 to 3000 attendees. The march was done to promote economic and civil rights of African Americans. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted on July 2, 1964. The act made it illegal to discriminate based on race, gender, or nation of origin. It also banned unequal voter registration requirements, segregation in places like public schools, employment, and public accommodations. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act -
Selma to Montgomery Marches
The 18 day march started in Selma and ended in Montgomery. The march was non-violent and was used to petition Alabama government to honor African American's right to vote that's guaranteed by the constitution. https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/civilrights/al4.htm
