Civil Rights Movement

overuled the “seperate but equal” preecedent from Plessy v. Fergersun; ruled speration of education was unequal and violated the 14th amendment- ended segregation in education

Mad discrimination in education, employment, and public accomidations illegal; also inclueded ban on sex discrimination

a march of 250,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial protesting Jim Crow Laws, racial discrimination, and aid programs for black communities

Passed under Johnson’s administration, allowed the federal government to intervene to ensure minorities had the ability to vote

A movement that emphasized black racial pride and autonomy; helped unify black communities

A militant organization established to protect African Americans from unwarranted police violence; resulted in violent clashes with police

A union of farmworkers that empowered the Mexican American migrant workers who faced serious discrimination and explotive conditions; established by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta

an organization established to protect Indian Americans from poverty and police harrasment; helped increase culture and community

founded the UFW (United Farm Workers) and inspired the Chicano Movement

A poerful civil rights activist, best known for her famous case of civil disobedience against racist laws when she refused to give up her seat to a white person- resulting in her arrest

A famous Civil rights activist that helped lead the Civil Rights movement through various forms of civil disobedience and profound speeches

A civil rights activist that promoted unity amongst the black community and established the Organization of Afro-American Unity to promote balck pride

A Civil Rights activist, who combatted segregation through legal battle