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Jim Crow laws
The Jim crow laws were state laws that enforced racial segregation in the whole United States. It affected so many people and places including schools, and even transportation. They’re said to be a thing because it was a reaction to the end of slavery. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Plessy vs ferguson was a court case in 1896 where homer Plessy was arrested for sitting in a whites only train car because he was part black. The court said that segregation was legal as long as places were separate but equal, even though they knew that nothing would be equal. The decision made segregation in public places legal and lasted for years, until it was overturned by a later case like brown vs board in 1954 -
Tulsa massacre
The Tulsa massacre in 1921 in Tulsa Oklahoma. It started when a young Black kid, dick Rowland was accused of attacking a white woman, but the story was never even proven. A white mob attacked the Black community in Greenwood, which was very wealthy and successful. They basically destroyed everything including homes, businesses, and killed over 300 people. families lost everything and the event was ignored, but today people are working to remember and honor victems. -
The Scottsboro boys
The scottsboro boys were nine black boys who were accused of raping two white women in Alabama in 1931. They were arrested even though there was no proof against them. they got sentenced to death. The case became so famous because it showed how unfair black people were treated,. after years of trials the accusations were overturned. The scottsboro boys case helped bring attention to racism, and also racism to kids in the u.s. -
Jackie Robinson joined MLB
In April 5 1947 a black man named Jackie Robinson joined the MLB. This event is so important because he broke the existing color barrier which showed that glack people can be and are athletes. This showed they could play on the same teams as white athletes. Overall he helped fight against racism in sports in 1947. “The greatest moment in the history of baseball.”- Robert manfred -
Brown vs. Board
Brown vs board was a bhuge court case in 1954. It started out when a man named Oliver brown said his daughter should be able to go to a closer school for white kids instead of a fartner school for black kids. The court realized that separating kids in schools by race was wrong because it wasn’t fair even if the schools looked overall equal. This case helped end segregation in schools and was an important step for equality in the u.s -
Little Rock 9
The Littlerock nine were nine black kids who went to an all white high school in Littlerock Arkansas in 1957. They had to deal with hate and a ton of threats but they helped end segregation in schools. The president had to send people from the state to protect them and make sure they could safely attend class. Their brave actions were an important part of the Civil rights movement and helped push for equal rights for all kids across the u.s. -
The Sit-in movement
The Sit-In Movement started in 1960 when four african Americans sat at a whites only counter in Greensboro North Carolina to protest against the segregation. Their peaceful protest inspired others to do the same, no matter how much they were discriminated. Which lead to the desegregation of many public places, but still not all of them. -
Civil Rights Act
The civil rights act was passed in 1964 to end discrimination based on race, religion or gender. It made it illegal to segregate public places like school,restaurants, and buses.it also helped protect voting rights for everyone . This law was a huge step in the right direction for the fight for equal rights for all people, especially black people. -
Black rights
Black rights are the basic rights that black people should have, just like everyone else, but they didn’t. This meant being able to go to the same schools vote, get a job, or annyhw in public, and not be treated like junk. A lot of people fought for these rights during the Civil rights movement to make sure black people were treated equal and fair. -
The Voting Rights act
The voting rights act was a law passed in 1965 to make sure all Americans especially black people, so they could vote without having to do literacy tests or any other obstacles to keep them away. The law banned these unfair practices and made the right to vote fair for everyone no matter the the way they were. It was a huge important step in fighting race discrimination in the u.s -
Watts Riots
The Watts Riots happened in 1965. It started when a black man Marquette Frye, was pulled over, and it’s spread that the police were being extremely aggressive and rough with him all because of his race. All of this led to protests and riots, and the riots lasted for six days with buildings burned, over 1000 people getting hurt, and 34 killed. It brought massive attention to racial issues black communities had to face. -
Fair Housing Act
The fair housing act of 1968 is a law that protected people from discrimination in housing,which included renting,and buying.it worked by getting rid of biast based on race, color, or gender. It wanted to popularize being different , keep segregation not a thing, and create equal access to housing for everyone no matter who they are. -
The Upcoming of African American Rap
Hip hop started in the 1970s in the Bronx in New York City and it was influenced by african american culture. It was a way for people to express themselves through rapping, dj ing breakdancing, and graffiti. In the 1980s people like run dmc andll cool j were the ones who made it so it popular. In the 1990s artists like tupac, notorious b.i.g , and nas made hip hop way bigger. And now today rap is one of the most famous music styles in the world -
LA riots
The LA riots started in 1992 after four cops were found not guilty of beating rodney king. People were angry and started setting fires, and fighting with police.The rioting lasted days which caused over 60 dead, thousands of injuries, and millions were stuck in damages.The riots brought a lot of attention to the problems with racial justice,and also frustration with the justice system -
OJ Simpson Trial
The oj simpson trial was a very famous court case. Oj simpson was a nfl player and he got accused of killing his ex wife, nicole simpson, and her friend, ron goldman. The cops found blood at the scene but oj said he didn’t do it. Ojs lawyers said the police were aggressive and unreasonable to him because he was famous and black. In the end the jury said oj simpson was not guilty,even though he was found not guilty in the trial he had to pay money later in a different case. -
Million man march
The million man march took place on October 16 1995 in Washington dc. around 1 million men gathering to promote difference, and self improvement. The march was organized by Louis Farrakhan and it focused on showing issues like inequality, violence, and popularizing positive change in black communities. The march popularized responsibility, creating stronger families, and focused on public and private growth. -
Obama is president
Barack Obama became the 44 President in 2008 which made history because he was the first black president. He focused on the healthcare reform and the economy. In 2010 he passed the affordable care act to help people get health insurance. Obama was re elected in 2012 and served two terms until 2017. he was known for his speeches and efforts to unite people. -
BLM movement
The blm movement started in 2013 after a black teenager was killed and the person who did it wasnt punished. It was created by alicia garza, patrisse cullors, and opal tometi to stop rough and aggressive treatment and violence against black people. Blm speaks out against cop brutality and fights for equal rights and justice for black people. It has grown a ton to raise awareness about racism. “Nobody is born hating another person because the color of his skin”- Nelson Mandela. -
George Floyd
George Floyd was a man from minneapolis who sadly passed away in 2020 after a cop kneeled on his neck. many people protested for justice and better treatment of black people. It sparked the blm movement to fight against racism. This tragedy brought tons of attention to how important it is to treat everyone fair and with kindness no matter their skin color or who they are.