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The first documented enslaved Africans arrived in the British colony of Virginia aboard the White Lion ship. This marked the beginning of slavery in what would become the United States, fundamentally shaping American history and society for centuries to come.

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President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring 'all persons held as slaves' within the rebellious states to be free. This executive order transformed the character of the Civil War into a fight for human freedom.

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The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves, and guaranteed all citizens 'equal protection of the laws.'

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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded by a group of activists including W.E.B. Du Bois. It became one of the most influential civil rights organizations in American history.

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1948: Executive Order 9981: Desegregation of the Armed Forces

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1948: Executive Order 9981: Desegregation of the Armed Forces

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After Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this 381-day protest became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

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https://www.nps.gov/people/the-little-rock-nine.htm

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Over 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic 'I Have a Dream' speech. This peaceful demonstration was crucial in passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This landmark legislation outlawed segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination.

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The Voting Rights Act was signed into law, prohibiting discriminatory voting practices that had been responsible for the widespread disenfranchisement of African Americans.

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Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected President of the United States, marking a historic milestone in American history. His election symbolized significant progress in race relations while highlighting ongoing challenges.

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The Black Lives Matter movement gained unprecedented momentum following the death of George Floyd, sparking worldwide protests and renewed calls for racial justice, police reform, and systemic change.

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A look back at the Million Man March, 25 years later | CNN

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Twenty-five years ago, Martin Luther King, III - son of Martin Luther King, Jr. - was in Washington, DC, standing in front of hundreds of thousands of other Black men.

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Kamala Harris as the First Black Vice President 

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Kamala Harris as the First Black Vice President 

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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/us/politics/kamala-harris.html

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Huey P. Newton was a co-founder of the Black Panther Party For Self Defense. He was born on February 17, 1942 in Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.. Newton was fatally shot on August 22, 1989 in the Lower Bottoms neighborhood of West Oakland by a 24-year-old Black Guerrilla Family member.

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