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The founding of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, dedicated to fighting racial injustice through legal action and advocacy. -
A vibrant cultural movement where Black artists, writers, and musicians redefined Black identity and creativity in Harlem, New York. -
Landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, ending ‘separate but equal -
The brutal killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi exposed the horrors of racism and fueled the Civil Rights Movement. -
A year-long protest sparked by Rosa Parks’ arrest, where Black residents refused to ride city buses, leading to the desegregation of public transportation -
A powerful, nonviolent movement led by Dr. King and local activists to challenge segregation in one of America's most racist cities, marked by mass arrests, police brutality, and the iconic images of children facing fire hoses and dogs. -
A massive civil rights rally where over 250,000 people gathered to demand equality and heard Dr. King’s iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. -
A landmark law that banned segregation and outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
A key law that protected Black Americans’ right to vote by banning discriminatory practices like literacy tests and poll taxes. -
The tragic killing of Dr. King, a pivotal leader of the Civil Rights Movement, sparked nationwide mourning and unrest.