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Civil Right History
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United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
an american philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds. -
California Supreme Court (Mendez v. Westminister) ennds segregation of Hispanic Children
held that the segregation of Mexican and Mexican-American students into separate "Mexican schools" was unconstitutional. -
Jackie Robinson plays his 1st game for the Brooklyn Dodgers
he was instrumental in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional basebal -
Southern Christian Leadership Council is formed. Dr. King is named Chairman
helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957 -
Benjamin O. Davis promoted to be the 1st African American
the first African-American general officer in the United States Army. -
Ruby Bridges goes to all white school
the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South.
