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Civil Rights
Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from discrimination by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure one's entitlement to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
In 1955, blacks in Montgomery,Alabama began a lengthy boycott of the city’s segregated bus systems. This was a campaign against racial segregation on public transports as a result the Montgomery buses were integrated -
Integration of Little Rock Central
This the segregation of the nine black students who joined a all white school in 1957. The nine students weren’t allowed to enter the building since troops were stationed outside. -
First lunch counter sit
this took place in 1960 when 4 college students sat at a table at lunch but were refused service since they were black. The men sat peacefully and demanded service which ignited a youth led movement o challenge racial inequality. -
Freedom Rides-
In 1961, black and whites freedom riders rode buses through the south. They were testing southern compliance with the laws outlawing segregation in interstate transport in order to get ride of e=segregation on transportation. -
Birmingham campaign
The Birmingham campaign, or Birmingham movement, was a movement organized in early 1963 by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to bring attention to the integration efforts of African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama.This one of the most influential movements of the Civil Rights Movement -
March on Washington
In 1963, blacks in Montgomery,Alabama began a lengthy boycott of the city’s segregated bus systems. This was a campaign against racial segregation on public transports as a result the Montgomery buses were integrated. -
Civil Rights Act
Civil Rights Act of 1964-
This act was formed in 1964 it prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The effects of this landmark was widespread. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
This act got ride of literacy tests and other tactics used to to deny African Americans the right to vote. The act also called the federal government to supervise voter registration. This act proved quite successful.
