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The Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional. It was a big win for the Civil Rights Movement.
"Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” – U.S. Supreme Court -
Sparked by Rosa Parks’ arrest, African Americans in Montgomery boycotted buses for over a year. -
Nine Black students faced mobs as they integrated Central High School in Arkansas. -
Four Black college students sat at a whites-only lunch counter, starting a wave of peaceful protests.
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Black and white activists rode buses together through the South to challenge segregation.
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James Meredith became the first Black student at the University of Mississippi.
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Over 250,000 people marched in D.C. for civil rights. MLK gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up…” – Martin Luther King Jr. -
The law banned segregation and job discrimination based on race.
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Peaceful marchers were attacked on “Bloody Sunday.” The event pushed voting rights reform. -
This law banned unfair voting tests and increased Black voter registration. -
This law banned housing discrimination based on race or color.
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Maynard Jackson became the first Black mayor of Atlanta, showing growing political power.
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In Regents v. Bakke, the Supreme Court ruled on race-based college admissions.
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After police were acquitted in the beating of Rodney King, LA erupted in protests and riots.
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Barack Obama became the first Black president of the United States.
“If there is anyone out there who still doubts…”- Barack Obama -
BLM started after Trayvon Martin's shooter was acquitted. It grew into a global civil rights movement.
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Black voter turnout helped elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the first Black VP.
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After George Floyd was killed by police, protests spread worldwide against police violence. -
Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery, became a national holiday.
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African Americans continue to fight for equality in education, jobs, and the justice system.