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Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. The case reversed the ruling of the other famous Civil Rights case: “Plessy vs. Ferguson”

Impact: The decision paved the way for desegregation in schools across the United States and played a crucial role in the broader struggle for Civil Rights.

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Emmett Till was a 14 year old African American boy who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955, for allegedly whistling at a white woman.

Impact: Till’s death became a rallying cry for justice and galvanized the Civil Rights movement. It shed light on the deep-rooted racism and injustice in America.

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Montgomery Bus Boycott (December 5, 1955)

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Montgomery Bus Boycott (December 5, 1955)

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Taking place in Montgomery, Alabama, African American citizens boycotted city buses to protest racial segregation. Rosa Parks was known for pioneering it after refusing to give up a seat

Impact: The boycott challenged the racial segregation on buses but also served as a catalyst for other nonviolent protests across the country.

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Brave activists who challenged segregation on interstate buses in the 1960s. They traveled through the South to protest segregated bus terminals and seating.

Impact: Their actions brought on attention to the continued racial discrimination and violence in the region. Their efforts helped to bring about change and push for the enforcement of desegregation laws.

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James Meredith - University of Mississippi (October 1, 1962)

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James Meredith - University of Mississippi (October 1, 1962)

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Meredith became the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. Meredith's admission is regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of civil rights in the United States.

Impact: Meredith’s enrollment led to increased efforts to desegregate universities throughout the South. It was a key moment in the fight for equal educational opportunities for all Americans.

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Prohibited the use of poll taxes as a requirement for voting in federal elections. Poll taxes were fees that people had to pay to vote, which disproportionately affected African Americans and other minorities.

Impact: The 24th amendment removed a major barrier to voting for many low-income individuals and African Americans. It was a significant step towards ensuring equal voting rights for all Americans, regardless of race or income.

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Campaign to register African American voters in Mississippi. Activists from all over the country, including college students, went to Mississippi to help with voter registration and education.

Impact: The campaign registered thousands of African American voters and laid the groundwork for future civil rights advancements.

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Landmark legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or nationality.

Impact: A major milestone in the fight for Civil Rights. It was a significant step towards achieving equality and justice for all citizens.

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Selma to Montgomery (March 7, 1965 - March 21, 1965) 

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Selma to Montgomery (March 7, 1965 - March 21, 1965) 

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A protest march for voting rights, starting in Selma, Alabama, and ending it Montgomery (the state capital). The marchers faced violence but their determination brought attention to the need for voting rights for African Americans.

Impact: The march drew national attention to the violence and injustice faced by African Americans who were trying to exercise their right to vote.

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Voting Rights Act of 1965 (August 6, 1965)

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Voting Rights Act of 1965 (August 6, 1965)

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests as a prerequisite to voting.

Impact: This legislation significantly increased African American voter registration and participation, leading to greater political representation and influence.