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The creation of the university was to promote economic progress for African Americans. -
Important to the civil rights movement as this case acknowledged supreme court's stance on the separate but equal segregation. -
Organization crated to serve justice for the colored people. -
The ERA was significant to the civil rights movement as it influenced women's rights greatly it was first drafted and rejected to reasons due to religion and not many people supporting it. -
Desegregation of the United States Armed forces. -
Significant stepping stone in the civil rights era where the supreme court ruled racial segregation within the public education system unconstitutional. -
Civil rights protest against segregation of bus seating which took place in Montgomery, Alabama. -
A group of 9 African American students enrolled to a racially segregated school in 1957. -
A significant stepping stone in the civil rights era the civil rights act of 1857 established a civil rights division and prosecuted anyone who violated the right for any American to vote. -
Formed to give younger African Americans a voice during the civil rights movement. -
A non violent protest in Greensboro, North Carolina with its purpose being to desegregate the lunch counter. -
Civil rights activist that rode buses that were part of segregated southern united states. -
The I have a dream speech was a call by Martin Luther King jr. for a world without racism where everyone can prosper with civil and economic rights. -
The civil rights act of 1964 prohibited any type of discrimination based on race, color, and religion. -
A march set along a 54 mile highway from Selma, Alabama was organized to show the need to vote by African Americans -
Rights act that was fought for by the civil rights movement which prohibits racial discrimination in voting. -
Political Party founded by college students to protect African American communities and their opportunities. -
A grassroot movement created to address issues regarding civil rights and economic rights of native Americans. -
A civil rights activist that fought for better conditions in the farming industry. -
First African American just to serve the supreme court after being recognize as a civil rights lawyer and by the president himself.
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