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NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is an organization that supports and promotes civil rights. -
Brown Vs Board of Education
This court case decided that segregation of black and white colored students in public schools is unconstitutional. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
After not giving up her seat to a white person , Rosa Parks was arrested. Because of the arrest, people had protested and boycotted the public transit system of Montgomery. -
SCLC
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) supports and promotes civil rights. The first president of this conference was Martin King Jr.. -
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Feminist Movement
Women would protest and campaign for equality in pay, treatment, suffrage, etc. -
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Latino or "Chicano" Movement
Latinos had pushed for voting rights, better education, etc. They had extended the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement. -
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Counterculture
Counterculture is a way of life that differs from the mainstream way of life. -
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Black Power Movement
It is a term/movement that was first used in a book by Richard Wright. It was and is used to promote African American rights and power. -
United Farm Workers
This organization is a labor union for the farmers in the United States. Many of the members are Mexican-American. -
March on Washington
The march took place to protest and spread awareness for economic and civil rights for African Americans. The Famous "I have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr. took place during this march as well. The speech was televised and was a giant moment with the civil rights movement. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This act is a labor law that prohibits discrimination of people by race, color, religion, etc. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
This act outlawed racial discrimination in voting. -
Watts Riot
This riot took place in Watts neighborhood, located in Los Angeles. The riot began after an African American was arrested for the suspicion of drunk driving. The right lasted around five days, and many people were arrested, some killed. -
Bilingual Education Act
This act, also known as Title VII, recognizes the needs of Limited English Speaking Ability students. -
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Assassination
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray. King was shot with a gun in a Tennessee hotel by Ray.
