civil rights time line project

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  • Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Sparked by Rosa Parks arrest; led to a Supreme Court ruling against the segregation. impact: Showed the power of peace protest.
  • Brown v.Board od Education

    Brown v.Board od Education

    Supreme court ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
    impact:led to desegregation efforts but faced strong resistance, like in Little Rock (1957)

  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Outlawed: discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Impact: Paved the way for future anti discrimination laws.
  • The Voting Rights Act of 1965

    The Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Eliminated literacy tests and other barriers to voting for African Americans.
    Impact: Increased Black voter registration and participation.
  • Fair housing Act of 1968

    Fair housing Act of 1968

    Published social discrimination in housing sales and rentals.
    Impact: helped combat housing segregation.
  • The Rise of Affirmative Action (1970s-Present)

    The Rise of Affirmative Action (1970s-Present)

    Policies implemented to promote diversity in education and employment.
    Impact: Increased access to higher education and jobs for African Americans.

  • Economic and Education Gains (1980s-Present)

    Increased college enrollment among African Americans.
    Impact: Higher employment rate and more Black owned businesses.

  • Election of African American Leaders

    Example: Barack Obama became the first Black U.S president in 2008.
    Impact: Greater representation in politics.

  • Black Lives Matter Movement (2013-Present)

    Movement against police brutality and systemic racism.
    Impact: Raised national awareness and led to police reform discussions.

  • Criminal Justice Reform (2010s-Present)

    Efforts to address mass incarceration, including the First Step Act (2018)
    Impact: Reduction in prison sentences for non-violent offenders.