https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr Made with a lightning strike of genius en-us 2022-03-30 20:44:48 UTC 2022-04-05 03:09:48 UTC hello@padlet.com em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2122308157 Black people stopped using public transit in protest of segregation laws, which prohibited them from sitting at the front of buses. Rosa Parks started this protest when she refused to sit at the back of a bus one day, and sat at the front instead. Since black people made up 3/4 of bus riders at the time, the boycott was very effective in raising awareness of the problem. This photo is significant because it shows Rosa Parks standing up against segregation by sitting in front of a white male on the bus, which was against the law at the time. Her decision to do this was very important as it kickstarted the entire Montgomery bus boycott, which eventually led to segregation in public transit being abolished. ]]> 2022-03-30 21:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2122308157 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2122344741 Separate schools were created for black and white kids, but the schools for black kids were poorly funded and inadequate in supporting the students. Because of this, Mr. Brown wanted his daughter to attend a white school called Little Rock Central High, as he explained to the school board that black schools were not well equipped in comparison to white schools. His actions resulted in the court allowing black kids to attend school with white kids, putting an end to school segregation. This photo is significant because it shows Mr. Brow’s daughter attending the white school to get a better education, despite receiving backlash and harsh words from the other students. Her courageousness and perseverance is made clear through this picture, as she led the path to equality in education that exists in North America today.]]> 2022-03-30 21:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2122344741 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127630376 A large group of both black and white people came together to protest against segregation by sitting on chartered busses, holding signs and shouting slogans for justice. This peaceful form of protest quickly turned into a violent event when a mob of white people showed up and bombarded the busses, attacking the protesters inside.  This picture is significant because it shows black and white men standing alongside one another as a united front to fight against racism. This is a very powerful image since it displays the strength the freedom riders held in working together to accomplish a common goal for a cause that they all believed in. ]]> 2022-04-04 00:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127630376 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127654874 Martin Luther King was an advocate for racial equality who spread his message by holding protests and rallies to fight against racism. One of his biggest rallies was the “March on Washington” rally, where he gave an inspirational speech detailing the kind of equality he hoped to see in the world in the future. This photo is significant because it provides an insight on the profound impact Martin Luther King had on the world, by being able to connect with and inspire so many individuals. As seen through this photo, he had many supporters who shared his dream, and who were able to continue to take steps toward accomplishing his dream even after he was gone. ]]> 2022-04-04 00:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127654874 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127795873 President Kennedy was a progressive leader who supported the civil rights movement, and was beloved by most Americans. His assassination took place Dallas, Texas while he was being escorted through town by a motorcade. It was then that he was shot and immediately rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead soon after. This photo is significant because it shows the president riding through Dallas and waving to his many supporters just prior to being killed. It is evident in this picture that Kennedy was loved by many, and the impact he made in his short time as leader has been very long lasting, even to this day. ]]> 2022-04-04 02:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127795873 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127851525 Malcolm X was a leader of black civil rights who used violent methods and fear tactics to protest against black racism. He was also a Muslim Minister and used his platform to preach the importance of moving black rights forward, no matter the cost. He was assassinated at the age of 39 while preparing to give a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan. This photo is significant because it shows the large crowd of people surrounding Malcolm as he was carried a way on a stretcher. These people were all his supporters, who followed and listened to him, and were greatly influenced by Malcolm, both in his wake and his death. ]]> 2022-04-04 03:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127851525 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127888684 Hundreds of people gathered in Selma, Alabama to march to the capital city of Montgomery. The purpose of this march was to raise awareness for the difficulties black voters faced. The event garnered lots of publicity, resulting in a bill being passed allowing black people to vote just a few months after. This picture is significant because it shows the sheer determination of the protesters as they fought bravely against the police officers, continuing to march until they reached their goal. Achieving black voting rights was a big change to take place in the U.S., and the event prompted many other changes to occur as well. ]]> 2022-04-04 03:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127888684 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127935433 The Black Panther Party was a political party that used extremely violent methods to fight for black rights. They set up armed citizen patrols in U.S. cities and fought against police brutality and for equal rights. The FBI called them a communist party and created fake evidence which forced them to disband in 1982. This picture is significant because it shows the leaders of the Black Panther Party holding guns and wearing stoic expressions as they “protected” their cause. These extreme and violent measures are a testament to the unjust tactics used by the party, which were the reason for their downfall. ]]> 2022-04-04 04:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127935433 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127970436 A break-in took place at the Democratic main office, in which burglars were caught tapping phones and stealing documents. President Nixon was accused of being behind the robbery, but he denied these claims and went on to win the re-election. It was later revealed that Nixon was in fact involved in the scandal, causing him to have to step down from his role. This photo is significant because it shows Nixon addressing the country and giving a speech, claiming to be innocent and to have had no part in the break-in. This is proof of the lies and deception so often committed by people in power, which is what caused a distrust to form between governments and their citizens, and this distrust still exists in modern day. ]]> 2022-04-04 05:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127970436 em246smith https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127972966 There was a civil war in Vietnam between North Vietnam, who were communist, and South Vietnam, who were anti-communist. The U.S. provided military aid to South Vietnam, despite many Americans being against their country’s involvement. Over 3 million people from both Vietnam and the U.S. died during the 20 year long war, but in the end North Vietnam won and emerged victorious. This photo is significant because it shows how deeply the war impacted people in Vietnam, as many people died or were severely injured. The effects of the suffering experienced by those during the war are still felt today, and will continue to be for some time. ]]> 2022-04-04 05:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/em246smith/4o9e8nck1f6of7dr/wish/2127972966