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President Abraham Lincoln ends slavery in the United States, marking a significant step toward equality for African Americans.
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The US Supreme Court declares racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, helping to break down racial barriers in education.
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More than 250,000 people gather for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his famous I Have a Dream speech.
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This landmark law bans discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment and public accommodations.
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The US passes the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting, ensuring African Americans' right to vote.
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A series of protests by the LGBTQ+ community in New York City after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, marking the start of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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The US Supreme Court rules that a woman’s right to an abortion is protected by the Constitution, securing reproductive rights.
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DOMA defines marriage as between a man and a woman, but this law is later ruled unconstitutional, paving the way for marriage equality.
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The US Supreme Court rules that same sex marriage is a constitutional right, making it legal in all 50 states.
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The US Supreme Court rules that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.