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supreme court decision of plessy v. ferguson
it created a state law that stated ¨equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races.¨ the case came from an 1892 problem where homer plessy refused to sit in a car for black people. -
tuskegee airmen
the tuskegee airmen played a big role in desegregation in armed forces. -
integration of mlb
this was a very important moment in history because it led to the variety of baseball and softball teams today. -
integration of armed forces
it was important because it was an end to racial segregation that occurred in the military. -
supreme court decision sweatt v. painter
this court decision set up brown v board of education for success by providing them with useful information. -
supreme court decision of brown v. board of education
it became the landmark that overturned plessy v ferguson by stating that the ¨separate but equal¨ doctrine was unconstitutional for american educational facilities and public schools. -
death of emmitt till
his death inspired those who decided not to fight, to be involved in the fight. -
montgomery bus boycott
she changed the way america is separate. she also influenced other african americans to stand up for what they deserve. -
integration of little rock high school
governor faubus organized the arkansas national guard to prevent 9 african american students from integrating the high school. this was significant because the 9 african americans were the first to enroll into a usually white school. -
civil rights act of 1957
this piece of legislation was significant because it created the civil rights section of the justice department and gave power to federal prosecutors to obtain court injunctions against interference with peoples right to vote. -
greensboro four lunch counter sit-in
these men were important because their actions led to hope for success in the civil rights movement. -
freedom rides by freedom riders of 1961
they were important because they benefited to the desegregation in public facilities throughout the united states. -
twenty-fourth amendment
the 24th amendment is important because it eliminated all mandatory poll taxes that prevented tons of african americans. -
integration of the university of mississippi
this event was important because it was a riot held for an african american air force veteran protesting the school in order to win over her enrollment. -
integration of the university of alabama
this integration was very important because it started the desegregation of schools in the state. -
march on washington and ¨i have a dream¨ speech by mlk.
this event was very important because it influenced the federal government to establish racial equality. -
assassination of jfk in dallas, texas
his assassination was a major turning point in the movement because it was very unexpected and it left a lot of people, such as the government, left with unsolved problems. -
civil rights act of 1964 signed by president johnson
this was important because it outlawed racial discrimination in public facilities, in employment and in voter registration. -
assassination of malcom x
malcom x was known for being very inspirational and determined. he is remembered as a man who fought for rights and did it through christ. -
selma to montgomery march: ¨bloody sunday¨
this event was extremely impactful on the people because they were very shocked by the way things were handled. -
voting rights act of 1965
this act was important because it eliminated discriminatory voting acts in multiple southern states after the civil war. -
assassination of mlk in memphis, texas
kings death led to many violent racial riots and outbreaks. but it also inspired people to be more productive and to finish was he started. -
voting rights act of 1968
this act was important because it eliminated discrimination of sales based on religious, racial, and national origin characteristics.