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The Formation of the NAACP
The founding of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, dedicated to fighting racial injustice through legal action and advocacy. -
The Harlem Renaissance
A vibrant cultural movement where Black artists, writers, and musicians redefined Black identity and creativity in Harlem, New York. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, ending ‘separate but equal -
The Murder of Emmett Till
The brutal killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi exposed the horrors of racism and fueled the Civil Rights Movement. -
The Montgomery Bus Boycotts
A year-long protest sparked by Rosa Parks’ arrest, where Black residents refused to ride city buses, leading to the desegregation of public transportation -
The Birmingham Campaign
A powerful, nonviolent movement led by Dr. King and local activists to challenge segregation in one of America's most racist cities, marked by mass arrests, police brutality, and the iconic images of children facing fire hoses and dogs. -
The March on Washington
A massive civil rights rally where over 250,000 people gathered to demand equality and heard Dr. King’s iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. -
The Civil Rights Act
A landmark law that banned segregation and outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
The Voting Rights Act
A key law that protected Black Americans’ right to vote by banning discriminatory practices like literacy tests and poll taxes. -
The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
The tragic killing of Dr. King, a pivotal leader of the Civil Rights Movement, sparked nationwide mourning and unrest.