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Why Sit Here And Die By Maria W. Stewart
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Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was a slave who escaped slavery and became a conductor for the underground railroads. Sacrificing her own safety she rescued 70 enslaved people and helped served as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army. She was a fearless leader who used everything in her power to help those even if it could cost her, her own life. -
The Compromise Of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was 5 different bills passed by Congress that temporarily stopped the growing tension between the free states and free states. It essentially split the country in half between the north and the south making it so that the north would be free state while the south would be slave states. While it allowed for temporary peace, it allowed for the divided in the nation to only grow stronger and eventually cause the civil war -
Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth was an escaped slave who used her personal experience as not only a slave but as a woman to make powerful speeches. She advocated for the rights of not only black people but also women, arguing for not only racial but gender quality. She helped bring to light the defense of both movements and united them together to show that the fight for freedom isn't just for one group but for all. -
What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July
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The Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott decision was a case that deemed that black people, no matter if they were free or enslaved, would not and could not be considered as citizens and had no standing to sue or take legal action in the federal court. This decision basically stripped away more of the little rights black people had during this time and sparked outrage. Making more and more people split and helped divide the nations. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a presidential order made by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that declared the freedom of enslaved people in all Confederate states. This was important because it allowed for both sides to be free instead of just the black people in the north. With the proclamation it helped free over 100,000 formerly enslaved men and added a moral force to the union. -
Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address By Abraham Lincoln
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Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston.
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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a U.S. Supreme Court that ruled that racial segregation in public schools was and is unconstitutional. This was a big movement for the civil rights movement because it allowed for both white people and black people to go to the same school. Compared to before where everything was "separate but equal" black colored schools often got less funding, so this act allowed education to have a more equal playing field. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was a key player in the Civil Rights Movement. Her most iconic act, the Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal moment in the movement, helping bring awareness to the struggle of black people have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. Her act helped spark awareness for the disadvantages poc people face and the small micro aggressions that occur. -
Malcolm X
Malcolm X was a key figure to a Civil Rights Movement because he provided a powerful voice for self-determination and Black empowerment. During a time when many black people became frustrated at the limitations of nonviolent protests, Malcolm promoted a more radical approach that encouraged black people to defend themselves. He encouraged them to "defend themselves by "any means necessary" and take pride in their identity as black people. -
A Letter To My Nephew By James Baldwin
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr played a pivotal role in the Civil rights movement. He advocated for racial equality, justice, and the dismantling of segregation, all through nonviolent means. Using his leadership and powerful speeches (for example his "I Have A Dream" speech) helped inspired million and spark the nations attention the struggle millions of Black Americans faced -
The Voting Right Act Of 1965
The Voting Rights Act Of 1965 was a federal legislation that stopped racial discrimination with voting. It was a law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and helped expand protection of the 14th and 15th amendment. The Act was made to secure the rights to vote for racial minorities through the country, mainly in the South. -
The Zoot Suit Riots And Wartime Los Angeles: Author of the article is Stephaine Hinnershitz
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Between The World And Me By Ta-Nehisi Coates
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Berkeley Talks transcript: Fighting Racism: How to restructure society so it's open to all by Public Affairs
