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Blacks and whites were "separate but equal". Black people were segregated at school, the bus, hospitals, and other facilities. -
Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseballer, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He won the hearts of millions and became a hero to other black children. -
The Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools based on race was unconstitutional. This ruling affected black children greatly and through the years graduation rates increased. -
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the front of the bus. She was later arrested and told the officer she felt she did nothing wrong.
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Following the Brown vs Board of Education court case, the federal judge ordered nine black children to attend the school in Little Rock. This caused a commotion for many white students who advocated against the desegregation of the schools. -
Student activists from CORE rode interstate buses into the segregated Southern States. -
Unlike MLK, Malcolm preached for black people to have their own identities and be separate. He also believed in violent protests rather than nonviolence.
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Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous speech about ending racism that is still recalled today. -
President Johnson banned literacy tests that prevented black people from voting and in 1965 black men were finally given the right to vote. -
Martin Luther King Jr organized a march from Selma, Alabama, to the state's capital, Montgomery. They marched for the rights of African Americans -
Guion "Guy" Bluford became the first black American to visit space where he served as a mission specialist. -
After his peaceful protest Mandela was arrested and was released years later. He became Africa's first black president in 1994.
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A peace treaty was established between the Blood and the Crip gang in the Watt neighborhood. This contributed to a significant decline in street violence. -
A major outbreak of violence, looting, and arson in Los Angeles. The video tape of Rodney King's beating leads to a huge outpouring od protest.
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Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States.
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George Zimmerman shoots Black high school student Trayvon Martin, claiming self-defense. The hashtag #BlackLivesMatter is first used. -
Gabby Douglas became both the first American to win two gold medals and the first African American to win the all-around title. To this day many people look up to her. -
Black Panther made news as the first big-budget movie with an almost all-Black cast. He pushed to highlight the diversity of Black culture.
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Miles Morales is a comic book character created to represent people of color. -
Kobe was known for his "Mamba Mentality," which emphasized relentless dedication to improvement, resilience, and a competitive mindset. This attitude has inspired many players to push their limits and strive for excellence. His death caused millions of distress.