Historical events of the American

Civil Rights Movement

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement

The civil rights movement was a time of great change and progress in America. Martin Luther King, Jr., head organizer for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) among other things including tactics such as non-violence resistance against segregation with his famous quote “In335 viol ashamed”, fought hard to end racial discrimination through peaceful demonstrations which he carried out alongside many organizations like CORE or SNCC that worked toward getting an equal society acceptant both black people but also white ones too!

The civil rights movement was a long and difficult journey towards equality. In the late 1960s, when it seemed that all hope had been lost for this cause–with many groups still facing economic or social disadvantages decades after their victory in obtaining equal rights legislation-something mysterious happened: The intrepid supporters took some hard first steps which started them on what would ultimately lead to real diversity among American citizens being recognized both legally as well socially thereafter!

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May 17, 1954

Brown v. Board of Education

The Brown v. Board of Education ruling was a historic step towards equality, but there were many steps before racial integration would be achieved. The enforced separation of black and white students in schools came to an end with this Supreme Court decision which effectively struck down ” separate but equal” laws throughout America’s south during the early 1900’s as well.
December 1, 1955

Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Rosa Parks’ act of resistance on that bus ride forever changed the fabric our society is made up. She refused to give up her seat, and as a result she was arrested for doing something so simple but apparently it wasn’t at all times when black people were allowed do such things Rosa’s decision led Martin Luther King Jr., then pastor from Dexter Avenue Baptist Church (now known internationally), who had been called by God into service during these difficult days ahead; he took over leadership role after leading several demonstrations which successfully pressured city officials into allowing protesters back onto public buses without arrest or ticketing – once again just one small victory after another!
September 1957

The Little Rock Nine and the Little Rock Central High School Integration

The Little Rock Nine faced a racist mob and soldiers from the Arkansas National Guard, but they still went to school. For 18 days President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent messages explaining why this was happening while Gov Orval Eugene Faubus did nothing about it. On September 23rd the students finally returned after being beaten outside at their own entrance by anti-integrationists who were angry that blacks would be attending what had always been an all-white institution before them – Central High School (LittleRock). The bravery of the Little Rock Nine cannot be understated – they withstood some of the fiercest hatred imaginable and kept returning to school daily. What they did was inspire people of all colors across America, and helped further the cause of civil rights for everyone. There is now a statue commemorating their actions in front of Central High School. So while the Little Rock Nine may have been just nine students, their actions had a profound and lasting impact on American society. They showed that even in the face of extreme adversity, it is possible to stand up for what is right. And for that, we will always be grateful. Thank you!
December 1, 1955

Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Rosa Parks’ act of resistance on that bus ride forever changed the fabric our society is made up. She refused to give up her seat, and as a result she was arrested for doing something so simple but apparently it wasn’t at all times when black people were allowed do such things Rosa’s decision led Martin Luther King Jr., then pastor from Dexter Avenue Baptist Church (now known internationally), who had been called by God into service during these difficult days ahead; he took over leadership role after leading several demonstrations which successfully pressured city officials into allowing protesters back onto public buses without arrest or ticketing – once again just one small victory after another!