Civil Rights movement GK by Miriam Peters https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on en-us 2023-06-06 15:38:30 UTC 2026-03-15 16:16:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Important quote miriampeterskoeln https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616039301 "Racism is a grown-up disease, and we must stop using our children to spread it." ~Ruby Bridges]]> 2023-06-06 15:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616039301 short (!) biography miriampeterskoeln https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616040672
  •  Born on February 4th 1913
  •  Born in Tuskagee, Alabama
  •  Married Raymond Parks in 1932
  •  Received her High School diploma in 1934, but never finished
     Teacher's College
  •  Co-founds the Rosa & Raymond
     Parks Institute for Self Development 
  •  Awarded Medal of Freedom in
     1996
  •  Died October 24th 2005

    • ]]>     2023-06-06 15:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616040672     Why a relevant person for the Civil Rights movement? miriampeterskoeln https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616041086 1. He became the first African American president breaking racial barriers.
    2. He made up policies such as healthcare reform and criminal justice reforms.
    3. He tried to improve the educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.]]>     2023-06-06 15:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616041086     Important quote miriampeterskoeln https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616041982 "You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right“ / "I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move“]]> 2023-06-06 15:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616041982 Important quote https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616946367 “Please I can’t breath.
    My stomach hurts.
    My neck hurts.
    Everything hurts.
    They’re going to kill me.”


    “ they’ll kill me. They’ll kill me”]]>     2023-06-07 09:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616946367     Remarkable photos https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616946735 2023-06-07 09:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2616946735 Biography https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617000346 Martin Luther King, Jr., was a Baptist minister and social rights activist in the United States in the 1950s and '60s. He was a leader of the American civil rights movement. He organized a number of peaceful protests as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, including the March on Washington in 1963.]]> 2023-06-07 10:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617000346 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617000802  This quote emphasizes the importance of education as a tool for empowerment and advancement. Malcolm X believed that education was essential for individuals to overcome oppression and create a better future for themselves and their communities. He saw education as a means of breaking the cycle of systemic inequality and gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for progress and self-determination.]]> 2023-06-07 10:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617000802 Important quote https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617000929 “I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of “interposition” and “nullification”, one day right here in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers”.     

    Excerpt from his “I have a dream speech” delivered on August 28th 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial 


    "Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say, 'Wait.' But when you have seen vicious mobs lynch your mothers and fathers at will and drown your sisters and brothers at whim; when you have seen hate filled policemen curse, kick and even kill your black brothers and sisters; when you see the vast majority of your twenty million Negro brothers smothering in an airtight cage of poverty in the midst of an affluent society; when you suddenly find your tongue twisted and your speech stammering as you seek to explain to your six year old daughter why she can't go to the public amusement park that has just been advertised on television ..."

    Excerpt of his letter in Birmingham jail 1963]]>     2023-06-07 10:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617000929     Biographie https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617000933 Malcolm X (1925-1965) 
    - influential African-American civil rightsactivist
    - Born Malcolm Little, he rose to prominence as a prominent figure in the 1950s and 1960s, advocating for black empowerment and liberation from systemic racism
    - He was a minister and speaker for the Nation of Islam, promoting black pride and self-defense
    - Malcolm X's passionate speeches and unwavering commitment made him a charismatic leader
    - After leaving the Nation of Islam, he underwent a transformation in his beliefs, embracing a more inclusive approach to civil rights
    - He was assassinated in 1965 but left a lasting impact on the struggle for racial equality]]>     2023-06-07 10:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617000933     Biographie https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617001129 - born on 14. Oktober 1973
    - died on 25. Mai 2020 
    - full name: George Perry Floyd jr.
    - occupation: truck driver; rapper; security guard]]>     2023-06-07 10:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617001129     Why relevant for Civil Rights movement? https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617001289 Malcolm X was a significant figure in the civil rights movement due to his unapologetic stance on racial equality, his charismatic leadership, and his ability to inspire and mobilize African Americans. His emphasis on black pride, self-defense, and economic independence resonated with many who felt disillusioned with the nonviolent approach of other civil rights leaders. Malcolm X's speeches and activism played a crucial role in raising awareness about systemic racism and the need for fundamental societal change. His contributions continue to inspire and influence movements for racial justice today.]]> 2023-06-07 10:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617001289 Short biography miriampeterskoeln https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617001953 Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States. He made history by being the first African American president. He worked on important things like healthcare and fight criminality. He also cared about education and LGBTQ+ rights.]]> 2023-06-07 10:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617001953 Why is he a relevant person for the Civil Rights movement? https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617001983 He stood as a pillar of hope and a model of grace. And he modeled sound leadership to the African American civil rights movement.

    Martin LuthKing,’s commitment to nonviolent protests and civil rights for all can be seen through his famous letter from a Birmingham Alabama jail. 

    African American Civil Rights Movement

    King’s civil rights movement lasted from around 1955 to 1968. Its goals were to abolish racial discrimination in many areas including public transportation, employment, voting, and education.

    Nonviolent protests and civil disobedience during this time caused many crises, forcing the government to intervene. The protests consisted of sit-ins, marches and boycotts. Notable legislation during this time included the:



    ]]>     2023-06-07 10:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617001983     Remarkable photos https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002175 2023-06-07 10:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002175 Important quote https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002237 “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”]]> 2023-06-07 10:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002237 Short biography juliusauschner03 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002596 Ruby Bridges was born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi, United States. She was a young African American girl who bravely attended an all-white school in New Orleans, helping to desegregate schools in the United States. Her courage and determination made her a symbol of hope and resilience in the fight against racial segregation.]]> 2023-06-07 10:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002596 Why a relevant person for the Civil Rights movement? https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002767 -Rosa Parks refused on december 1st 1955 to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger although there were rules that said that black people have to give up their seat for white people
    -> the first 4 rows were reserved for white people
    -she was arrested and had to pay a 10 dollar fine and 4 dollar court costs
    -her arrest led to a 381-day bus boycott by black people]]>     2023-06-07 10:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002767     "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who preparefor it today."Malcolm X https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002829 2023-06-07 10:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617002829 Why relevant person for civil rights? juliusauschner03 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617003090 Ruby Bridges was relevant to civil rights because she broke barriers by being the first African American student to attend an all-white school, symbolizing the fight against racial segregation.]]> 2023-06-07 10:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617003090 Remarkable photos https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617003406 2023-06-07 10:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617003406 Remarkable photos https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617003648 2023-06-07 10:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617003648 U.S Marshals escorted Bridges to and from school. juliusauschner03 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617007679 2023-06-07 11:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617007679 Bridges meets President Barack Obama juliusauschner03 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617008344 2023-06-07 11:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617008344 "I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it's for or against." - Malcolm X https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617011616 2023-06-07 11:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617011616 Remarkable photos https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617013189 2023-06-07 11:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617013189 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617018725 Malcolm X's quote emphasizes his unwavering commitment to truth and justice, regardless of who is involved or affected. It reflects his dedication to challenging injustice and fighting for equality.   ]]> 2023-06-07 11:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617018725 Remarkeble photos https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617019439 2023-06-07 11:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617019439 “A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything“- Malcolm X https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617021957 2023-06-07 11:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617021957 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617022719 This quote by Malcolm X means that if a person does not have strong beliefs or principles, they are more likely to be easily influenced or deceived by others. It emphasizes the importance of having a firm stance and not falling for anything without critical thinking and conviction.]]> 2023-06-07 11:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617022719 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617024014 2023-06-07 11:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617024014 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617028895 2023-06-07 11:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617028895 https://padlet.com/miriampeterskoeln/lszue9ulojfw78on/wish/2617030049 George Floyd was an 45 years old African American man who tragically died on May 25, 2020, during a police arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His death sparked widespread protests against racism and police brutality, both in the United States and around the world.

    The incident happened when a white police officer knelt on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds, leading to his death. The event was captured on videos and shared widely 

    The consequences of Floyd's death were significant. It sparked the Black Lives Matter movement, which fights against racial discrimination and unfair treatment.

    Protests took place in many cities, with people demanding justice for Floyd and changes in the way police and the justice system work. The protests also highlighted other cases of police brutality against Black people.

    These protests had a significant impact on public discourse and political action in the United States. They prompted discussions about structural racism, institutional bias, and inequality. Many individuals became more engaged in these issues and called for changes to ensure fair treatment and equal rights for minority communities.

    As a result, some cities and states have implemented measures to advance police reform. These include increasing the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers, enhancing training in conflict de-escalation and cultural sensitivity, and strengthening the review and investigation of police brutality cases. 
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