How African American lives changed

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  • The Formation of the NAACP

    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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.