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Upheld the constitionality of the seperate but equal law. A 7-1 vote upheld the law. this is important because it engrains intitional racism into the government.
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Established that segregated schools were unconstitutional. overturned plessy vs ferguson. This is important because it was the first step in treating african americans as equals.
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A 14-year-old black boy was killed after allegedly whistling at a white woman. The woman actually lied about the whole thing however his murderers were acquitted. This goes to show how little african american lives were cared about.
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Rosa parks refused to give up her seat to a white person on the bus. she was arrested and forced off the bus. this is important because it is a big start to a large wideset transportation boycott.
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nine black children were enrolled into little rock central high. Many white students protested this and didnt come to school. This broke down many barriers and inspired the movement.
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381 day boycott. 60 black ministers wanted to replicate the boycotts led by king.
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nonviolent protests in greensboro. white people abused the minority protesters. this was a key to peaceful protests
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A protest at the Lincoln memorial with about 250000 people. Drew attention to the continued challenges and inequalities african americans faced.
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US labor law in the United states that outlawed discrimination based on race religion or national origin. This was a big win for minorities though discrimination still widely occured.
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A 1964 voter registration drive sponsored by some civil rights organizations. Gave yound african americans a voice
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Malcolm x, a powerful civil rights leader, was assassinated to send a message to the civil rights groups.
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To overcome the loopholes states made to prevent african americans from voting in any election
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MLK was assasinated to send a threatful message to the civil rights movement and try to put an end to it
