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On March 7th of 1965, 600 civil rights marches were formed.
Protestors were then attacked by law enforcement with whips, tear gas, and billy clubs. All discriminatory acts were nationally broadcasted on television.
This led Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights

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MS Freedom Summer begins. Philadelphia, MS

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MS Freedom Summer begins. Philadelphia, MS

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In June of 1964, the freedom summer project was created to draw the nation's attention to the violent oppression experienced by Mississipi African Americans.
Over 700 volunteers participated in the project.
Due to the project the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party emerged.

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As of May of 1954, civil rights protests were held which African Americans refused to ride city buses to protest segregated seating.
Rosa Parks then became the face of the protest.
Resulted in the Supreme Court ruling segregation on public buses unconstitutional.

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Freedom Rides into the South. Southern United States

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Freedom Rides into the South. Southern United States

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Throughout May-Dec of 1961, freedom rides became a revolutionary movement where black and white people refused to sit in their designated areas of buses to protest segregation.
Freedom Riders inspired African Americans all around the country.
This put a great deal of pressure of the federal governement to get involved in the Civil Rights movement.

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The Sit-in Movement begins. North Carolina

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The Sit-in Movement begins. North Carolina

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Through Febuary of 1960, sit-ins were a non-violent tactic used to desegregate lunch counters.
Sit-ins were coordinated to give young African Americans a larger role in the civil rights movement.
Oftenly, participants would be jeered and threatened by local customers.

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On April 4th 1968 MLK was shot dead while standing on a balcony outside his second-floor room at the Lorraine Motel located in Memphis TN.
After a whole year, James Earl Ray, the person responsible for the murder, confessed.
Led to an outpouring anger which resulted into paving the way for an equal housing bill.