The 1954 Supreme Court case ended legal school segregation

“We demand equal rights; right here in the courtroom, and right here in the classroom.”

Four Black college students sat at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in 1960.

“Young people have the power to reshape this nation; one lunch counter at a time.”

In 1961, buses were firebombed and riders were beaten for challenging segregation laws.

“We will ride these buses until justice rides with us.”

In 1963, young students marched for civil rights and were attacked by police with fire hoses and dogs.

“I was just a child with a sign, marching for my rights.”

Sparked by Rosa Parks’ 1955 arrest, this 381 day boycott protested bus segregation.

“I refused to give up my seat. That’s all.” Rosa Parks

In 1965, peaceful marchers were violently attacked on "Bloody Sunday," leading to voting rights legislation.

“Our feet are tired, but our souls are rested.”

Over 250,000 people gathered in 1963 where Dr. King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed.”