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separate but equal.
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One of the first bus Boycotts to get attention.
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segregated schools was unconstitutional.
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The most known Boycott thanks to Rosa Parks. It lasted a whole year and fifteen days.
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9 African American students were chosen to go to an all white school.
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A sit-in, in a dining place for whites only. It was nonviolent and it led to wider sit-ins.
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AKA SNCC. A group of college kids came together and fought against racial discrimination in the south.
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Was a form of a protest against bus segregation. These often led to their busses being bombed.
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A movement to bring awareness to integration efforts. It was organized by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
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AKA 'March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom'. A march bring awareness to African American civil and economic rights. It's also known for when MLK delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech.
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White supremacist bomb the 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four little black girls.
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A law that outlawed discrimination against sex, religion, race, and national origin in the workplace.
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prohibits discrimination towards race in voting.
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A march that was broadcasted on national television for America to see. It showed the violence against the African American community. It also opened a lot of people eyes and hearts to the tragedies.
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A riot in Watt, CA. It was caused by a police stop that went wrong.
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My favorite movement. This movement was revolutionary. It was formed in Oakland, CA. It's original cause was to help African Americans protect themselves against police brutality. It lasted 16 years. It helped with school lunch programs and a lot of other things. Their attire was black outfits and natural hair.their attire was inspired by Malcolm X. They had a symbol of a fist to represent black power. They were also know for saying "power to the people".
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During the olympics athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised a black fist during the national anthem.
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