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1940: Smith v. Allwright Ends White Primaries in Texas

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1940: Smith v. Allwright Ends White Primaries in Texas

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In 1940, the Smith v. Allwright case saw the U.S Supreme Court rule against Texas’s white primaries, marking a significant victory for African Americans in their fight for voting rights. This landmark decision helped pave the way for the civil rights movements of the 1950s and 60s.

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1940: McLaurin v. Oklahoma Paves the Way for Educational Equality

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1940: McLaurin v. Oklahoma Paves the Way for Educational Equality

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On July 17, 1940, the NAACP filed suit in the case of McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, challenging the University of Oklahoma's refusal to admit African Americans. This case later became a vital step towards ending racial segregation in American universities.

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1940: Hattie McDaniel Breaks Barriers at the Oscars

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1940: Hattie McDaniel Breaks Barriers at the Oscars

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1940 marked the year when Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Gone with the Wind', becoming the first African American to win an Academy Award. This monumental achievement showcased the talents of African Americans in the arts during a time of significant racial divide.

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The establishment of the Tuskegee Airmen in 1940 marked a groundbreaking moment in military history, as it paved the way for the integration of African Americans into the U.S. armed forces. Training at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, these courageous pilots fought bravely in World War II and earned distinguished reputations.

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1940: Ferguson v. City of Charleston Challenges Segregation

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1940: Ferguson v. City of Charleston Challenges Segregation

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Ferguson v. City of Charleston in 1940 was a case that fought against the segregation of public transportation in Charleston, South Carolina. Even though this case was not a victory, it highlighted the issues of segregation and set a precedent for future civil rights cases.

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1940: Southern Negro Youth Congress Founded

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1940: Southern Negro Youth Congress Founded

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The establishment of the Southern Negro Youth Congress in 1940 in Columbia, South Carolina, aimed to promote civil rights, health, and employment amongst African American youth in the southern states. This organization played a crucial role in the early civil rights movement and laid groundwork for future activism.

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1940: Benjamin O. Davis Sr. Becomes First Black Brigadier General

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1940: Benjamin O. Davis Sr. Becomes First Black Brigadier General

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In 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. was appointed as the first African American Brigadier General in the United States Army. This significant milestone was a substantial move towards equality in the military and served as an inspiration for many African Americans.

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1940: 'Native Land' Exposes Racial Injustice

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1940: 'Native Land' Exposes Racial Injustice

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The release of the film 'Native Land' in 1940, directed by Leo Hurwitz and Paul Strand, used a documentary style to expose the racial injustice and labor struggles in the United States. This film is notable for its progressive perspective during a time when segregation and prejudice were rampant.

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