Civil Rights Movement Timeline by Areli Ponce

1909: Founding of the NAACP

poncea3673 — 2024-03-12 04:59:36 UTC

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

1963: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

poncea3673 — 2024-03-12 04:59:38 UTC

Over 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. for a peaceful demonstration to demand the end of racial discrimination and for civil and economic rights for African Americans. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

1971: Swann vs. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

poncea3673 — 2024-03-12 04:59:41 UTC

This Supreme Court case upheld busing as a legitimate means for achieving the integration of public schools, reinforcing the promise of Brown vs. Board of Education.

1968: Assasination of Dr MLK Jr

2024-03-12 06:30:32 UTC

Dr. King, a key leader of the Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His death sparked riots and mourning nationwide but also galvanized the movement to continue fighting for civil rights. Dr MLK stood for equality and peacful protest.