Timeline by Carlos Davalos

The Civil Rights Movement Begins (1954)

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The Civil Rights Movement began on 1954 and lasted until 1968

Rosa Parks Refuses to Sit on the Back of the Bus, (1955)

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On December 1st, 1955 Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat and sit on the back of the bus and after arrested she goes on to start a boycott against Buses.

Anthony Ray Hinton was Born, (1956)

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Buhlar Hinton gave birth to Anthony Ray Hinton on June 1st, 1956.

The March on Washington, (1963)

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On August 28th over a quarter million people gathered for the March on Washington for jobs and freedom.

Black Panthers Were Founded, (1966)

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The Black Panther Party led by Malcolm X was founded in 1966. The party had ideology for black nationalism and socialism.

The Civil Rights Movement Ends, 1965

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After the passing of the Civil Rights Act and Voting rights act the Civil Rights Movement eventually ended in 1965

Anthony Ray Hinton was First Arrested, (1985)

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Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested for two murders after being profiled by victims of the shootings.

Anthony Ray Hinton was Sentenced to Death Row, (1986)

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Anthony Hinton was Sentenced to Death Row and convicted of two 1985 murders.

Anthony Hinton Drives away from Car Dealership, (1975)

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Anthony drives away from a car dealership on a test drive and steals a car.

Buhlar Hinton's Death, (2002)

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Buhlar Hinton passed away from cancer while Anthony was still in death row.

Anthony Hinton is Found Innocent and Released From Prison, (2015)

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Anthony Ray Hinton is released from prison after he is found innocent.

Anthony Ray Hinton Releases "The Sun Does Shine", (2018)

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Hinton decides to publish a book that portrays his life before and during his time on death row.

I was Born, (2006)

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I was born on 11/29/06 at UAB Hospital.

I was Baptized, (2008)

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I was baptized a few months after I turned a year old

My First day of School, (2012)

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My first day of kindergarten was in August of 2012.

I Broke my Arm, (2014)

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I Broke my Arm on a four wheeler and had my first cast.

First Basketball Game, (2014)

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I had my first basketball game when I was 8.

My Last First Day of School, (2024)

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I had my last first day of school before I graduate in 2024.