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First Slaves Brought to America
This event did not contribute to equality for Af-Am because they were simply treated as underclassmen. They were not given the same rights, nor life as others. They were torn apart from their families, forced to work for white masters, and lived in harsh living conditions. They were like the master’s pets. -
Eli Whitney
This invention was a wonderful thing. Although Eli didn’t end up profiting too much from the machine, slaves did. It got the job done quicker in a less amount of time. With the being said, slaves weren’t ass necessary anymore, seeing as though they’d be taking a cut. -
International Slave Trade Abolished
It legally gave Af-Am the rights they deserved as human beings. Majority of them no longer had to serve as slaves to their soon-to-be ex white masters. -
"The Liberator" published
This newspaper helped share the views of Garrison, a very radical man. It was basically a support system for Af-Am. Garrison was an abolitionist, therefore, it was helping voice out against slavery. It was very precise and all in favor for the equal rights of Af-Am. -
Frederick Douglass
He spoke out against slavery and always voiced his opinion. He became very independent and an important spokesperson in the abolitionist community. He pleaded with President Andrew Johnson the voting rights act that gave Af-Am the franchise in all states. He gave hope and determination! -
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" published
This book helped to get more people on their side and to help voice out/ be against slavery. It was like tug-a-war in a book, slowly but surely pulling in more and more people to feel their point of view. -
John Brown
Although he wasn’t able to accomplish much that actually made a difference for slaves, his support and willingness totally counts. To know a white man is all for ending slavery and willing to do what ever to put an end to it definitely says a lot. -
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
It finally gave (majority of) slaves the freedom that they indeed deserved. Although that doesn’t necessarily mean they were no longer going to be discriminated against, they were at last free. Free of their master, their plantation, their cotton picking, their once horrid reality. -
Congress Passes Thirteenth Amendment
This was Af-Am’s way of confirmation. It is a legal act that is being passed and isn’t being taken away. It’s allowing them to live a free life, like everyone else. Finally giving them their piece of equality that they needed, and definitely deserved. -
Plessy vs Ferguson
Basically, Homer Plessy volunteered to be the one to act upon challenging the law in courts through the black civil rights organization. When he decided to sit in the “white” cart instead of the “colored” cart, he was jailed. The plan was for Plessy to sit in the “white” cart, seeing as though he was of lighter colored complexion, so that they could take this case to the Supreme court and consider it unconstitutional. But all in all, the court held the Louisiana statute constitutional saying tha -
W.E.B Du Bois
He stood up for their rights and what they deserved. He didn’t hold back his feelings or thoughts. He wrote many books based on him and his people. He was a founder of two organizations representing black folks. Although one didn’t last too long, the second was a success and helped out many folks. He gave Af-Ams hope for freedom and equality soon to come. -
The "Scottsboro Boys" case
It showed how unjust the courts can really be. Let it had been white boys getting tried for this crime, I highly doubt they would have been convicted, and things would have gotten as ugly as it did white the Scottsboro boys. It was rushed and have no true evidence. The fact that they were black was just enough of a reason to lock them up and throw them away. -
Brown vs Board of Education
It was giving some light to their day. Things were finally starting to look up for Af-Ams. Although this case didn’t give much to all blacks, it was a start... and definitely something to look forward to. -
Rosa Parks
She stood up for what she believed in, and didn’t back down. She was a symbol of dignity, and was a highly respected civil rights activist. She initiated the Montgomery bus boycott and was known worldwide. Believing in equality and knowing what Af-Am’s deserve gave her a brave soul. She was a leader, indeed. -
March on Washington
To see the massive amount of people attend and support, was an even better advantage for the movement. It was a successful event in favor of equality for Af-Am. It lured people in and changed their point of view on segregation and discrimination. It was JUST the beginning for a new life for Af-Am... the peak.
