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the plessey v. ferguson trial was because the trains were not in compliance with the seperate-but-equal laws.
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is founded.
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the league of women voters is founded.
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jacky robinson debuts his baserball career for himself and blacks all over the world.
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african american emmit till is shot and beaten to death after whistling at a white woman.
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rosa parks refuses to move to the crowded back of the bus when a white man demanded her seat. she was forced off the bus and arrested.
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after more than a year, the successful montgomery bus boycott concluded.
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I Have a Dream martin luther king delivers his legendary speech at the lincoln memorial.
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M.L.K. jr. recievs Peace Prize for outstanding advancements for his peaceful protests.
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MLK was assassinated on his balcony in Nashvill, Tennesee.
