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Brown Vs Board of Education
In a landmark civil rights case, Brown v. Board of Education in Topeka, Kansas, US Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren delivered the unanimous ruling. The 14th Amendment was infringed by the State's sanctioning of segregation in public schools, which is thus unlawful. This decision has had a profound impact on the civil rights movement, helping to promote desegregation of schools. -
Murder of Emmett Till
Emmett Till, a 14 year old African American boy, was brutally beaten and killed for being accused of whistling at Carolyn Bryant in Money, Mississippi. Roy Bryant kidnapped, eye detached, ear cut off, barbwire wrapped around his neck, weighted down by 75 pound metal fan, thrown into the water. His death became a powerful symbol of racial violence and injustice. -
Rosa Parks/Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks got arrested because she didn't give up her seat on the bus to a white man. Her courageous action sparked a protest known as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, lasting for a whole year. Eventually, this movement resulted in the integration of buses in Montgomery, Alabama. -
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
An organization started by Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders. Through peaceful protests, it sought to advance the cause of civil rights and equality for African Americans. The SCLC has played an important role in the civil rights movement, organizing events such as the march in Washington, and working to achieve racial justice and equality. -
Little Rock 9
The Little Rock Nine is a group of nine black students who proudly came to Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Some white students and members of the community have been opposed to their admission. The Little Rock Nine, despite many challenges, have been instrumental in the desegregation of school systems across America. -
Greensboro Sit ins
African Americans students sat at segregated lunch counters to fight for equal rights. Their peaceful actions have helped to ignite a civil rights movement and bring about some positive change. In the civil rights movement, it played a significant role. -
March on Washington
In Washington, D.C. around 250,000 people came out to fight for civil rights and equal treatment. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech took place during the match. An inspiring millions, which will have a lasting impact on the Civil Rights Movement. -
Civil Rights Act
In order to protect human rights and combat racial discrimination, a series of laws have been passed in the United States. In the areas of voting, employment, education and public services they sought to guarantee equality between them. These measures have had a vital role to play in promoting civil rights and equal opportunities for all. -
Assassination of Malcom X
A prominent civil rights activist, Malcom X was a leader in the fight for black empowerment. He was assassinated while giving a speech in New York City. The assassination was carried out by the members of the Nation of Islam, a group he had previously been part of. -
Selma to Montgomery Marches
A series of peaceful demonstrations took place in Selma to Montgomery. Where civil rights leaders marched from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama and demanded equal voting rights for African Americans. The passage of the Voting Rights Act, which aimed at eliminating racial discrimination in elections, was greatly influenced by such matches. -
Votings Right Act
The voting act was was pass to protect the citing rights of racial minorities, particularly African Americans. The Commission sought to eliminate discriminatory voting practices such as literacy tests and poll taxes which prevented certain groups of voters from exercising their rights. In order to ensure equal access for all citizens to the voting booth, the Act has been instrumental. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr was on the second floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he and his companions were staying, when he was tragically shot by a sniper. This act of violence ignited riots and unrest in more than 100 cities throughout the nation. The person responsible for this heinous crime, a Caucasian man named James Earl Ray, admitted his guilt and received a 99-year prison sentence.