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A supreme court case where the court ruled that the university of Texas Law School had to admit African American student Heman Marion Sweatt since the the law school for people of color was not equal. This eventually paved the way for the Brown v. Board of education decision.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a crucial civil rights protest after Rosa Parks had been arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white person. This lasted more than a year and eventually led to a supreme court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional
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This outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, and national origin. It ended segregation in public spaces and banned employment discrimination.
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occurred when nine African American students enrolled in the (previously) all white Central High School in Arkansas. Although they faced violent resistance and even needing federal intervention by Pres. Eisenhower, the students barely integrated the school and marked a significant moment in the civil rights movement.
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Four African American college students sat at a segregated Woolsworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina and refused to leave after being denied service. This Sparked a nationwide sit in movement that played a role in the fight for desegregation of public facilities.
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A civil rights activist who was assassinated on June 12, 1963, in Jackson, Mississippi. His murder became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the violent resistance to racial equality in the United States.
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Aimed to advocate for economic and racial justice. It is where MLK delivered his I have a dream speech.
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The Fair Housing Act, passed in 1968, aimed to eliminate discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was a significant step in promoting equal housing opportunities and combating segregation in the United States.
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Chisholm fought against the belief that she was a candidate for women and Black people only.
She spoke openly about her desire to be a “catalyst for change” for all Americans.
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Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's long-standing home run record by hitting his 715th home run on April 8, 1974. Aaron's achievement was a monumental moment in baseball history, symbolizing perseverance and excellence in the face of adversity.
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Barbara Jordan delivered a powerful and historic keynote address at the Democratic National Convention on July 12, 1976. Her speech emphasized unity, justice, and the importance of inclusivity in American politics, leaving a lasting impact on the nation.
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The University of California Regents v. Bakke case in 1978 was a landmark Supreme Court decision. It ruled that racial quotas in college admissions were unconstitutional, but race could still be considered as one of many factors in the admissions process.
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