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Barbara Johns, a sixteen-year-old at Robert Russa Moton High School, lead a walkout. This walkout was organized to bring awareness to the poor conditions of the school.
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The United States Supreme Court decides to rule out segregation in schools. This act confirmed that segregated schools are unconstitutional.
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Twelve African American students have their first day of school at Clinton High School. In the south, this is the first integrated high school.
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The Little Rock Nine attempt to enter Little Rock Central Highschool, but are prevented by the National Gaurd. They are then escorted into school by a U.S. Army Air Division
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At Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, a group of black students have a sit-in. This sit-in is to protest against segregation in diners and food establishments.
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At William Frantz Elementary in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ruby Bridges attends an all-white school at 6 years old. Ruby Bridges was the first black student at the school.
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When supreme court orders that Ole Miss must be admitted into the University of Mississippi, people are outraged. This act causes a riot on campus.
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To prevent black students from enrolling at the University of Alabama, Governor George Wallace stands in the door. During this act, the governor is confronted by U.S. deputy.
