Major Events in the Civil Rights era

By Hunter.cox

  • The Freedom Rides

    The Freedom Rides
    Seven Black's and 6 whites's left on two busses from washington D.C. to test Virginia's laws on bus segregation

  • The Clash in Birmingham

    The Clash in Birmingham
    These marches were after the Birmingham Campaign took place, Police used brutal force to puch back African Americans

  • March on Washington

    March on Washington
    Included King's most famous "I have a Dream" speech.

  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964
    Outlawed descrimination against sex, race, color, religion, or national origin

  • The Selma March

    The Selma March
    Violence was made in the beginning of the march, 25,000 marchers total.

  • Tragedy Strikes

    Tragedy Strikes
    Martain Luther King Jr. was fatally shot, which erupted many riots