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Baton Rouge Bus Boycott
In 1955 the Baton Rouge black community had disliked the bus companies in their town, because of a petition being passed destroying 40 competing African American transportation companies. This led to people boycotting the buses or African Americans sitting in seats on the bus they weren't allowed to sit on. African Americans came together and would help one another if someone needed a ride. Eventually, the city council got involved and reduced the laws on where African Americans can sit. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was an influential woman during the Civil Rights Movement and took a big stand against black people in America being treated differently from white people. One of her most famous events was sitting on a bus where she wasn't allowed to and getting arrested and not backing down. Today she is one of the biggest names when talking about the Civil Rights Movement and is praised for standing up against racism in America. “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” -
Bill Russel
Bill Russel was a big figure during the Civil Rights Movement and was one of the first big-name African American basketball players. On his draft night, he got traded to the Celtics from the Hawks because of his skin color and made the Hawks regret their decision. He won 11 Championships, 5-time MVP, 1-time DPOY, and a three-time All NBA Player. But his achievement go beyond basketball and he was rewarded with the Presidential Medal of Honor for his impact on the Civil rights movement. -
Wil Chamberlin
Wilt Chamebin was an African American basketball player drafted by the Philidelphia Warriors and was one of the most dominant basketball players ever. He is also one of the most spoken Civil Rights movement activists in NBA history.“I understand I think, what all that racial malarkey is all about. I've been lucky enough to see people come into love. And that's what it's all about” Wilt Chamberlin. He will be remembered for his greatness in basketball and outside of it. -
Freedom Riders
The Freedom Riders were a group of African American civil rights activists fighting for justice. They traveled throughout southern America protesting segregated bussing and African American rights in America. They were eventually arrested and sent out a message across America that change is needed. -
Albany Movement
The Albany Movement was a charge at the Georgia government to end all racial segregation. Many African American ministers and leaders led the protest to stop the racism happening in their state. Sadly the government didn't listen and the movement failed but will be remembered for African Americans in the south standing up for what they deserve equality. -
Birmingham Campaign
The Birmingham Campaign was organized in early 1963 to bring attention to the integration efforts of African Americans in Birmingham Alabama. This eventually lead to the prohibition of racial discrimination in hiring practices and public services throughout the United States. -
The Birmingham Children's Crusade
The Birmingham Children's Crusade was a peaceful protest march by over 1,000 African American students in Birmingham Alabama. The goal was to talk to the major about ending racial segregation in Birmingham Alabama. Dissapointgly hundreds of African Americans were arrested for protesting. This brought more African American students to America to protest racial segregation in their state. -
The Goals of The Civil Rights Movement Graph
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Chicago Freedom Movement
Chicago Freedom Movement was led by Martin Luther King Jr in mid-August 1965. It expanded the Civil Rights Movement to the North and organized tenant unions, and assumed control of a slum tenement. The Movement founded action groups like Operation Breadbasket and rallied black and white Northerners to support its goals. -
Chicago Illinois Uprising
Chicago Illinois Uprising began with an African American neighborhood youth breaking fire hydrants and playing in the water, and police got involved, but in a nearby Italian Neighborhood kids were doing the same but police didn't interfere. African Americans found this disturbing and singled out and decided to take a stand many arrests were made and more riots began and they started lasting days. There were over 100 arrests made by police. This began more riots and protests in other states. -
James Meredith's March Against Fear
James Meredith's March Against Fear was an attempt to walk from Memphis Tennesee to Jackson Mississippi to protest black voter registration and defy entrenched racism. It was led by James Meredith who was the first African American to go to the University of Mississippi and was later sniped for his march against racial segregation. This sent out an outrage across America and people demanded justice for the black community. -
The Nashville Race Riot
The Nashville Race Riot was a race riot by many students along Jefferson Street. This resulted in numerous injuries and arrests, also property damage, and explosions. This was a big step for equality in America and for African American voices to be heard. -
Grand Rapids Uprising
The Grand Rapids Uprising was a result of an earlier Michigan Detroit Riot and was a protest against the segregation of African American people. It was also an attempt to help the homeless and jobless people in the Grand Rapids. This protest ended with over 3.5 million dollars in damage and really showed the seriousness of the movement. -
Map of the Civil Rights Movement
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Civil Rights Era Table
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Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday was a massacre. when British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians during a protest march in the Bogside area of Derry, Northern Ireland. The civilians were protesting Chicago spread violence. The result was 30 were shot and 13 killed at the protest. -
Tampa Bay Race Riot
The Tampa Bay Race Riot was a series of Race Riots in Tampa Bay Florida. The purpose was to bring attention to the deaths of black youths. One black youth was swimming and was stoned by white people. Another youth was shot and killed by police for being mistaken for robbing a camera supply warehouse. This brought a lot of attention to the brutality faced by African American youth. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington was a march for jobs and freedom of African Americans in the United States. The march was successful in pressuring the administration of John F. Kennedy to initiate a strong federal civil rights bill in Congress. With over 250,000 people there supporting the movement. -
Establishing MLK Holiday
In 1983 Ronald Reagan declared January 20th Martin Luther King Jr day a federal holiday. The point of it was to honor Martin Luther King Jr for his efforts in the Civil Rights Movement. -
Move Bombing
In 1985 the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb laced with C-4 on a mainly African American residential area. This resulted in 11 people being killed 5 of them being children and leaving 250 people were homeless. The MOVE was created, which was a religious organization whose principles were anti-government, anti-technology, and anti-corporation. Whose ideology combined black revolutionary ideas with environmental and animal rights, as well as a back-to-nature movement. -
Overtown-Liberty City (Miami) Riot
THe Overtown-Liberty City Riot in Miami Florida was caused by police brutality against African Americans. 13 buildings were burned down and schools and professional sports games got postponed, because of the riots. Tear gas had to eventually be used by the rioters and the event made noise across America. -
Crown Heights Brooklyn New York Riot
The Crown Heights Brooklyn New York Riot was African Americans and Jewish people who felt discriminated against joining together and protesting. They felt taken advantage of and used by their city and they brought violence. They destroyed numerous homes, schools, buildings, and cars in Brooklyn and this opened the eyes of people living in New York and showed how serious the manner was. -
The Watts Truce
The Watts Truce was a truce between rival gangs Crips and Bloods. The truce was to cease fire and focus on the real problems going on. The problem they mainly focused on was police brutality in America and they wanted to challenge it. This significantly declined street violence in Los Angles California and helped their economy. -
The Oscar Grant Oakland Protests
On New Year a 22-year-old black man in Oakland California was shot and killed by a police officer. The incident was caught on video and went viral on YouTube and protests began peacefully. Later the police officer was charged with Manslaughter instead of 2nd-degree murder and made people across the country furious. Fires and riots began and a shout for justice began. Eventually, the family of the victim received money for the death with a total of 1.3 million dollars. -
Ferguson Riot and Ferguson Unrest
Ferguson Riots were a series of several riots and protests triggered by the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American, in the city of Ferguson, Missouri. And people wanted justice. Several protests occurred in the following months and investigations continued into the Ferguson police department. The Justice Department issued that Ferguson revamps its criminal justice system. Shortly after, Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson stepped down. -
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George Floyd death
George Floyd's death was caused by a police officer putting his knee on Georges's neck. This sent an outrage in Minneapolis and shortly later the world. Riots and looting began in Minneapolis, people set fire to buildings and destroyed cars. The internet took over this issue and millions of posts about his death came, and new movements started. This event changed America and the BLM movement started and people began to see the racism in America.