Civil Rights Movement Map by Mya Rodriguez

Little Rock Nine and the Little Rock Central High school

rodriguezmy2 — 2025-05-13 15:46:03 UTC

September 1957 Nine African American students came to a all white student school. They encountered a large white mob, not letting them in the school. There were protests, which resulted in the Nine students to stay home. https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-civil-rights-movement

Ruby Bridges School Integration

rodriguezmy2 — 2025-05-13 15:52:22 UTC

In 1960, Ruby Bridges, a six year old girl, was the first African American kid to integrate an all white elementary school in New Orleans. She faced serious racism but she still was strong and brave. https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-civil-rights-movement

Birmingham Demonstrations

rodriguezmy2 — 2025-05-13 16:00:32 UTC

In 1963, the Birmingham Demonstrations were a series of nonviolent protests against segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. They faced violent opposition, including police dogs and fire hoses, which drew national attention and help support the Civil Rights Act of 1964. https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-civil-rights-movement

MLK assassination

rodriguezmy2 — 2025-05-13 16:07:52 UTC

April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, sparking widespread grief and riots. His death marked a huge turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-civil-rights-movement

Assassination of Malcolm X

rodriguezmy2 — 2025-05-13 19:14:06 UTC

On February 21st, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated by the members of the Nation of Islam while giving a speech in New York City. His death took a heavy toll on Black empowerment. https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-civil-rights-movement

Watts Riots

rodriguezmy2 — 2025-05-13 19:18:36 UTC

In 1965, the Watts Riots was a 6 day outbreak in Los Angeles caused by racial tension and police violence, which led to many deaths and destruction. It showed big problems with inequality. https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-civil-rights-movement

Civil Rights Act

rodriguezmy2 — 2025-05-13 19:23:12 UTC

The 1964 Civil Rights Act stopped discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or origin. It ended segregation and pushed for equality. https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-civil-rights-movement

Black Panther Party

rodriguezmy2 — 2025-05-13 19:30:24 UTC

The Black Panther Party was a group that started in the 1960's to fight for Black people's rights and end police violence. They also had programs to help the community. https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-civil-rights-movement