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It abolished racial discrimination in the US Armed Forces and eventually led to the end of segregation in the US Armed Forces.
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It declared that having separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
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His death was a major turning point in the Civil Rights movement.
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Her act of defiance became an important symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Because of this African Americans started nonviolent protest.
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It was the first step made towards integrating schools.
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It made the Woolworth diner desegregate and it caused a movement where other young black people protested in other restaurants.
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They organized voter registration drives all over the south, and they also played major roles in other Civil Rights protests.
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They called attention to the disregard for law, and the use of violence to uphold segregation in the south.
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It invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriages.
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It prohibited Congress and the states from making people pay a poll tax. Many black people could not pay the tax because they did not have the money so this opened the door to allow more of them to be able to vote.
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He was the first African-American student admitted to the segregated University of Mississippi.
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The event was broadcasted on national television and was one motivation for social and legal changes in the south. It also helped to ensure the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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It became a key text for the American civil rights movement.
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It is credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).
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This helped the Americans realize how much hatred the african americans were receiving and helped boost their support to end segregation.
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It showed that some law enforcment was corupt and was involoved with the Ku Klux Klan.
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This act prohibited discrimination of race,sex,color,or national origin.
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After his assassination, he continued to inspire the black community to fight for their rights.
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Ffter bloody sunday the protesters gain aid in their march to Alabama State Capitol
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It prohibited discrimination in voting.
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It was a violent yet justified jump into a future of black self empowerment.
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It prohibited federal contractors from discriminating in employment decisions.
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The main goal of this organization was to obtain equality for all african americans
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After his assassination riots filled the streets
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It provided for equal housing opportunities regardless of race.
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It provided the right for a trial by jury on discrimination claims.
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4 police officers brutally beat Rodney king who resisted arrest after surrendering the high speed chase that went throughout Los Angeles. This whole incident was caught on camera and was released to the press. Which sparked an uproar around the country.
