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Plessy v. Ferguson
The event that led up to the case happened in a train in Louisiana
and Homer Plessy refuse to sit in a all- black car.This court case established segregation and ruled that "separate but equal was constitutional. This event was important because it allowed for more racism towards African American.
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Brown v. Board of Education
This court case unanimously ruled that it was unconstitutional to segregate children by their race. It also made it public that "separate but equal" was not in reality equal. This court case helped kick start the battle for rights guaranteed on the 14th amendment.
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Murder of Emmett Till
Emmett Till was a 14-year-old African American who was murdered while visiting family in Mississippi. Many claimed he tried flirting with a white women and her husband and husband's brother left his body unrecognizable. This event was important because it demonstrated to the world the atrocities African Americans went through.
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Rosa Parks & the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man. This event sparked up a protest in were African Americans refused to ride Montgomery city buses. It's impactful because the Supreme Court required buses to desegregate and also led MLK to speak out and become an important leader.
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Founding of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
This organization was created to fit most of the needs of every protester in the region. This conference declared that civil rights were important for true democracy. This organization was really impacting because it allowed for African Americans to protest non-violently.
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Little Rock Nine & Central High School
Nine black students enrolled in Central High School in Little Rock. On the first day of school the governor of Arkansas mobilized the national guard to block the nine students from entering school. This event led to quicker integration in schools.
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Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) & Freedom Summer
This group was formed to give young African Americans a say in the civil rights movement. This group formed a big part in "Freedom Rides" to desegregate buses and also help many register to vote in the South. It was very impacting because many young blacks were able to advocate for their rights.
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Greensboro Sit-In
It was a protest that was initiated by young African Americans. Many students started these sit-ins to desegregate a lunch counter in Greensboro. This event was really impacting because it helped change segregation policies in public places.
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Freedom Ride/Freedom Riders
Freedom Riders were African Americans and whites protesting for the desegregation of city buses. These protesters were confronted with a lot violence from whites and police officers. This event was impacting because it was able to catch the attention of the whole nation.
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March on Washington
Many marched to protest the inequalities many African Americans experienced. MLK also gave his famous speech "I Have A Dream" during this non-violent march. This march was really impacting because it got the attention of a lot of people.
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Civil Rights Act (1964)
This act was passed to end segregation in public places and discrimination in work places. Furthermore, it was first proposed by John F. Kennedy but many southern congressmen opposed it.This act was important because it was a step closer to other important acts such as the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Assassination of Malcolm X
Malcolm X was killed by Black Muslims while holding a meeting in the Audubon Ballroom. He believed in violence if it was necessary for self-defense. He helped advocate for the rights of many African Americans.
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Voting Rights Act (1965)
The act was to help overcome obstacles for African Americans to vote. The act banned literacy tests for African Americans to be able to vote. This event was important because African Americans had finally accomplished "equality".
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Assassination of MLK
MLK was the founder of SCLC and was assassinated in Tennessee on April 4, 1968. He was able to advocate in a non-violent way to help speed up equality of blacks. His assassination led to a numbre of riots.
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/martin-luther-king-jr-assassination
