Ravon's Timeline

Civil Right History

Period: Jan 1, 1940 to Jan 1, 1960

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Apr 25, 1944

an american philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds.

California Supreme Court (Mendez v. Westminister) ennds segregation of Hispanic Children

Mar 2, 1946

held that the segregation of Mexican and Mexican-American students into separate "Mexican schools" was unconstitutional.

Jackie Robinson plays his 1st game for the Brooklyn Dodgers

Apr 15, 1947

he was instrumental in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional basebal

Southern Christian Leadership Council is formed. Dr. King is named Chairman

Jan 1, 1957

helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957

Benjamin O. Davis promoted to be the 1st African American

Jan 1, 1960

the first African-American general officer in the United States Army.

Ruby Bridges goes to all white school

Nov 14, 1960

the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South.