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The Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 occurred in Montgomery, Alabama when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give her seat up to white male passenger. After her arrest, Martin Luther King, Jr. proposed a citywide boycott to on public transportation and racial segregation. African Americans would walk or get rides instead of using the transportation system. This lasted for 381 days. The bus segregation laws were finally deemed unconstitutional. This was one of the first major movements that promoted change during Civil Rights Movement.

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With 200,000-300,000 participates, the March on Washington was the largest political rally for human rights ever in the United States. This event occurred on the Mall in Washington, D.C., where the participants protested for jobs and freedom for African Americans. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his "I Have A Dream" speech on the Lincoln Memorial steps, which became one of the most iconic human rights speeches of all time. This event helped with the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Below is a a reflection written by Rosa Parks on her bus arrest

https://www.loc.gov/resource/mss85943.001810/?sp=27

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Below is a link to the Library of Congress exhibition gallery that shows multiple pictures from the day of the March on Washington.

https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/march-on-washington/

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"Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun describes her experience as a young girl in 1966 marching with Dr. King through Gage Park in Chicago."
(Scroll to the second video in the link below)

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In late 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. brought his crusade for civil rights to Chicago. He came at the invitation of the Chicago Freedom Movement, a coalition of 44 civil rights organizations working to end slums and improve living conditions for blacks in the city. The campaign offered King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) an opportunity to move the civil rights struggle into a new phase, one that addressed entrenched racial discrimination in urban cities which kept blacks locked in ghettos, overcrowded schools, and low-paying jobs.

In the early months of the movement, King and his family moved into a West Side ghetto apartment in the 1500 block of South Hamlin. The move grabbed national headlines and illuminated deplorable housing conditions that King called "typical" for blacks in Northern cities. King pushed for fair and open housing and used the non-violent strategies of the civil rights movement to try and bring about change. Rallies, boycotts, and grassroots lobbying drove the 17-month campaign, but it was the marches in hostile white territory that forced the city to respond.

News cameras captured the depths of racial tension during an open housing march into the all-white neighborhood of Marquette Park. Mobs of angry whites screamed obscenities and hurled rocks, bricks, and bottles toward the protesters. As the marchers walked peacefully, King was struck in the back of the head with a rock, which knocked him to the ground. After recovering, King commented, "I have seen many demonstrations in the South, but I have never seen anything so hostile and so hateful as I've seen here today."

Conflict and tension continued to rise until Mayor Richard J. Daley succumbed to pressure and came to the negotiating table. The result was a "Summit Agreement" which King called "the most significant program ever conceived to make open housing a reality in a metropolitan area." Though the agreement resulted in some positive concessions and benefits, the campaign did not achieve the full impact desired by the Chicago Freedom Movement.

Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun describes her experience as a young girl in 1966 marching with Dr. King through Gage Park in Chicago.

During the Chicago Freedom Movement, King faced cynicism he had not seen before. He remarked, "The only time I have been booed was one night in a Chicago mass meeting by some young members of the Black Power movement. I went home that night with an ugly feeling. I had urged them to have faith in American and in white society. Their hopes had soared. They were now booing because they felt we were unable to deliver on our promises."

Author and social historian, Lerone Bennett, talks about how Dr. King had to develop new tactics to confront northern racism.

Rev. Jesse Jackson describes the many victories of the Chicago Freedom Movement.

Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was struck in head by a rock hurled by from a crowd of angry whites.

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Power, Politics, & Pride: Dr. King's Chicago Crusade

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In late 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. brought his crusade for civil rights to Chicago. He came at the invitation of the Chicago Freedom Movement, a coalition of 44 civil rights organizations working to end slums and improve living conditions for blacks in the city.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. speech during the March on Washington in 1963. In this speech, he called for an end to racism, for civil rights to be granted to African Americans and urges non-violence.

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Book: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. by  Doreen Rappaport

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Book: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. by  Doreen Rappaport

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr. READ ALOUD!

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This website will walk you through the lives of key figures in the Civil Rights movement. You will have to react to various situations as each character.

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Who was the most significant figure in the 1965 Civil Rights Campaign?

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Ruby Bridges played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement. Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to integrate an all white school at six years old in the state of Louisiana.

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Ruby Bridges for Kids | Civil Rights Hero

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This book tells the story of the March on Washington and the important role it had on the Civil Rights Movement.

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Listen to We March by Shane W Evans | Story Read Aloud for Kids |

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This link provides more information on the Chicago Freedom Movement and tells of Martin Luther King Jr.'s role in this movement.

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Find out how you can see this exhibit below!

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, in 2018 South Suburban Housing Center will be working with various local municipalities & organizations to display the rare and powerful Chicago Freedom Movement Photography Exhibit by Bernard Kleina.

The photography exhibit tour has concluded, however below you can find more information about the photographer, the history behind the movement, and the fair housing act.

The Chicago Freedom Movement Photography Exhibit is a small but revealing snapshot of Dr. Martin Luther King's visit and marches in Chicago, and of both the ugliness and beauty of the response to open housing by the people of Chicago. In remembrance and celebration of the Chicago Freedom Movement's fight for fair housing, Bernard J. Kleina assembled his rare and historic color photographs that depict that struggle. The photography exhibit reminds us that we still have a long way to go before we achieve what Dr. King fought for and what we are fighting for now - open and fair housing and an end to racial and ethnic segregation.

An Interview with the Photographer:
What was the Chicago Freedom Movement?
The Chicago Freedom Movement was led by civil rights advocates and sought to end slums in the city and fight racial inequality in housing. Although its main front was open housing, leaders asserted that this inequality also extended to the quality of education, transportation, job access, and other aspects that affect quality of life. In 1966, Dr. King traveled to Chicago to join in the movement and participated in rally's and marches that often took place in front of real estate offices and in predominantly white neighborhoods. The opposition to these peaceful protests was shockingly fierce. As King would later tell reporters, "I've been in many demonstrations all across the South, but I can say that I have never seen - even in Mississippi and Alabama - mobs as hostile and as hate-filled as I've seen here in Chicago."
What is the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing. The Act specifically prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and the presence of children. The Fair Housing Act was passed 50 years ago. A driving force behind its passing was the assassination of Dr. King, which caused an eruption of turmoil in cities all across the United States. This historic and tragic moment gave civil rights advocates the leverage necessary to convince congress to take action against discrimination and inequality; and on April 11th 1968, the bill was signed by President Johnson, furthering the mission and dream of the late Dr. King.
What should I do if I feel my rights have been violated?
South Suburban Housing Center is a non-profit, regional, HUD approved fair housing and housing counseling agency. As a part of our mission, we seek to promote and foster long term diversity by working to eliminate all forms of discrimination and exploitation in the housing market. Should you "feel" or "sense" that you have been treated unfairly by a housing provider, lender, or insurer, we suggest that you contact us directly and report the alleged unfair treatment.

Display Schedule

January 13th, 10am-12pm, (Saturday); Colin Powell Middle School, 20600 Matteson Ave, Matteson, IL - Hosted by the Village of Matteson as a part of their Black History Expo ( Flyer)

January 15th, 10am (Monday): South Suburban College, 15800 State St, South Holland, IL - Hosted by Thornton Township as a part of their MLK Celebration ( Flyer)

January 16th - 24th, South Suburban College, MB Financial Bank Room, 1st Floor, 15800 State St, South Holland, IL - An open exhibit hosted by the college. ( Press Release)

February 10th, 11am (Saturday); Richton Park Community Center, 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL - Hosted by the Village of Richton Park as a part of their Black History Event. Photographer Bernard Kleina will be the guest speaker at this event. (This event is free and open to the public) ( Flyer)

February 12th-16th, Village of Matteson, Village Hall, 4900 Village Commons, Matteson, IL

February 17th, 3pm, (Saturday); Woodland Community Church, 18301 Governors Highway Homewood, IL - HF Inspirational Voices presents a Black History Month Concert ( Flyer)

February 24th, 3-5pm, (Saturday); Faith United Methodist Church, 15015 Grant St, Dolton, IL - Hosted by The Village of Dolton as a part of their Black History Month Event (This event is free, but a ticket is required. Click here for details)
February 26th- March 2nd, Village of Dolton, Village Hall, 14122 Chicago Rd, Dolton, IL
April 2nd - 6th, Village of Park Forest, Village Hall, 350 Victory Dr., Park Forest, IL

April 12th, Flossmoor Country Club, 1441 Western Ave, Flossmoor, IL - SSHC Fair Housing Achievement Awards - Ticked Event ( click here for more details)

April 21st, 5:30pm (Saturday); Evening, Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL - Hosted by South Suburban Diversity Dinners ( Flyer)

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Chicago Freedom Movement Photo Exhibit 2018 | South Suburban Housing Center

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In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, in 2018 South Suburban Housing Center will be working with various local municipalities & organizations to display the rare and powerful Chicago Freedom Movement Photography Exhibit by Bernard Kleina.

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This game is an interactive timeline. Put the events in the correct order of when they occurred.

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Time Zone X: Civil Rights - GameUp - BrainPOP.

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In this timeline skills game, students show their knowledge of the Civil Rights by following context clues to order events and win artifacts.