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Selma March
Called attention to voting rights. King and other leaders decide to organize to march from Selma to Montgomery Alabama. -
Birmingham
Police attacked protesters with high pressure water hoses, dogs, and clubs. The television captured multiple violent scenes and spread fear over America. -
March On Washington
More than 200,000 people came to Washington with a peaceful and orderly march. There Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have A Dream Speech". -
Black Nationalism
Malcolm X made a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia to see Muslims praying all in one place no matter what race you were. -
Assassination Of MLKJ
His death provoked many violent riots and caused Americans to change there idea on nonviolent protests. -
Civil Rights Act
Banned the use of different voter registration standards for blacks and whites. Prohibited discrimination in public accomidations.