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Board of Education v. Brown
Landmark case that decided the segregated schools were unconstitutional. The case overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson case, which allowed the segregation of schools. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
It was a protest campaign against racial segregation on public transports in Alabama. The protest lasted over a year. -
Little Rock Crisis
In the fall of 1957, 9 African Americans were enrolled at Little Rock High School. Once they came, the whole school erupted in disapproval. -
Latino Movement
The main goal of this movement was to achieve Mexican American empowerment. The movement also addressed negative stereotypes about Mexican. -
Freedom Riders
The Freedom Riders were civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the southern United States in 1961. The movement lasted from May 4 to December 10 -
Counterculture
This belief was rejected in society. One example would be hippies in the 1960's opposing the use of nuclear war. -
March on Washington
The purpose of the march was to stand up for civil and economic rights for African Americans. This is where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech -
Violence in Birmingham
The violence was made up of bombings in Birmingham, Alabama. The bombings targeted black leaders of the Birmingham campaign. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
It is a U.S labor law that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It allowed woman and African Americans their right to vote. -
Selma March
The Selma to Montgomery marches were three protest marches held in 1965. The marches were held along a 54 mile stretch of highway. -
Watts Riot
The riots started on August 11 and ended on August 16. These riots started because there was talk of police brutality on an African American motorist. -
Black Power
It was a political movement that had a goal of achieving black empowerment. The motivation was to improve African American's social class. -
Bilingual Education Act
This act was the first act to recognize the needs of Limited English Speaking Ability students. The act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on January 2, 1968. -
Martin L. King Assassination
Martin Luther King Jr. was staying in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. His killer was James Earl Ray. -
Feminist Movement
The goal of thus movement was to gain equal rights and end discrimination. Most of the feminine movement came in three-waves.
