Anti-Racist Timeline From Stamped. by Bubbly

1688

sn378622 — 2025-06-02 21:51:14 UTC

They were against slavery, and they fought against slavery. Also, they made a Germantown petition stating that it would be "denouncing oppression due to skin color with oppression due to religion." This petition was the first of its kind.

1845

sn378622 — 2025-06-03 20:14:41 UTC

Frederick Douglass fought against racism and was a runaway slave himself. In June, he wrote a book titled The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, which outlined his life and depicted the horrors of slavery. The book became a bestseller. Douglass had to escape after essentially revealing his intentions to flee, so he went to Great Britain to spread his antislavery message. With Texas becoming a slave state, he advocated for further westward expansion.

1865

sn378622 — 2025-06-03 20:19:45 UTC

He worked with the American Anti-Slavery Society and produced antiracist literature for a newspaper called The Liberator. As an abolitionist, he was unafraid to lead discussions about race and abolitionism.

1908

sn378622 — 2025-06-03 20:26:10 UTC

He was accused of rape and sex trafficking, largely because he was a Black boxer who was defeating white opponents. Many white individuals resented his success, and these accusations ultimately ruined his boxing career.

1859

sn378622 — 2025-06-03 20:32:14 UTC

He boarded a train, disembarked, and proceeded to raid the United States armory in Harpers Ferry to arm enslaved people and spark a revolution. While he was inside the armory, the local militia and U.S. Marines surrounded the location. He sent his son outside to inform them that he was surrendering, but tragically, as soon as his son stepped out and announced their intention to drop the weapons and leave, he was shot and killed by the militia. Ultimately, John Brown was executed by hanging for his actions.

1963

sn378622 — 2025-06-03 20:38:05 UTC

He was born into a segregated society and became a leader in the civil rights movement, known for his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. He led protests against racial discrimination and was jailed for his efforts. Law enforcement at the time believed that protests for civil rights were unacceptable, and he faced abuse from the police during these demonstrations.

1953

sn378622 — 2025-06-03 20:40:50 UTC

He was a minister of Islam who stated that Black people were the original inhabitants of the world. He advocated for Black self-sufficiency, emphasizing that Black individuals could take care of themselves, their families, and their communities independently. Additionally, he was an anti-racist with assimilationist ideas.

1835

sn378622 — 2025-06-03 21:08:31 UTC

He was a slave and a preacher who believed that freedom was a sacred mission. He felt called by God to plan and carry out a massive uprising. He killed slave owners, their wives, and even their children. Before he was captured and executed by hanging, he had taken the lives of a total of 60 people.

1743

sn378622 — 2025-06-03 21:23:07 UTC

He grew up in a predominantly Black community and studied law to engage with antiracist ideas. However, he also owned enslaved people and built his own plantation. He learned from his father that slavery was driven by profit, not the well-being of those enslaved. As a result, he held conflicting views—identifying as an antiracist while also being a segregationist.

1955

sn378622 — 2025-06-04 18:59:13 UTC

Rosa Parks was a pivotal leader during the era of segregation because she stood up for her rights in significant ways. For example, on December 1, 1955, she boarded a bus and sat in the section designated for "white people only." As a result of this courageous act, she was arrested. Additionally, she contributed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s efforts throughout his life.

1858

sn378622 — 2025-06-04 19:51:48 UTC

Abraham Lincoln wanted to abolish slavery, which pleased many Black people. However, he did not believe that Black people should have equal rights. Many people view him as a segregationist because he opposed Black voting, racial equality, and did not challenge the institution of slavery in the South.