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Rosa Parks
A 42 year old woman found a seat on a Montgomery. Laws said blacks had to sit in the back of the bus she complied. -
Little Rock Nine
Nine black students arrived at an all whites school to begin classes but instead met the guards and faced horrible punishments. -
Woolworth's Lunch Counter
4 college students took a stand against segregation when they refused to leave a lunch counter without being served. -
The March on Washington
More than 200,000 people, black and white, in Washington, D. C. for the peaceful march with the main purpose of forcing civil rights legislation and establishing job equality for everyone. The highlight of the march was King’s speech in which he continually stated, “I have a dream…” -
Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech
King’s “I Have a Dream” speech quickly became a slogan for equality and freedom. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed
The law guaranteed equal employment for all and limited the use of votes. Ended segregation in public places and was signed by Lyndon B. Johnson. A couple years later congress expanded the act and passed Voting Rights Act of 1965. -
Bloody Sunday
Protest of killing of blacks Civil Rights Activist by a white police officer who encouraged the 15th Amendment. British soldiers shot 28 unarmed civilians during a protest march against internment. -
14th amendment was passed
14th amendment to the constitution gave blacks equal protection under the law. -
Fair Housing Act of 1968
Prevented discrimination based on sex, race, national origin, or religion. -
Dr. King's assassination
Martin Luther King Junior was assassinated on his hotel rooms balcony.
