Major Events in the Civil Rights era

By Hunter.cox
  • The Freedom Rides

    The Freedom Rides

    Seven Black's and 6 whites's left on two busses from washington D.C. to test Virginia's laws on bus segregation
  • The Clash in Birmingham

    The Clash in Birmingham

    These marches were after the Birmingham Campaign took place, Police used brutal force to puch back African Americans
  • March on Washington

    March on Washington

    Included King's most famous "I have a Dream" speech.
  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Outlawed descrimination against sex, race, color, religion, or national origin
  • The Selma March

    The Selma March

    Violence was made in the beginning of the march, 25,000 marchers total.
  • Tragedy Strikes

    Tragedy Strikes

    Martain Luther King Jr. was fatally shot, which erupted many riots