Chris Kidd Civil Rights timeline by 2026Christopher Kidd

1865- End Of The American Civil war/start of reconstruction

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As the civil war ended southern states had to reconstruct government and society. the political and social right of newly freed Americans would become an important part of the post-war period.

Plessy Vs. Ferguson May 18, 1896

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Supreme Court case establishing "separate but equal" doctrine. This allowed racial segregation in public facilities.

Emmett Till's murder August 28, 1955

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The brutal murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy, for allegedly flirting with a white woman. Thuis egnited the civil rights movement and brought international attention to racial violence in the United States.

Rosa Parks December 1, 1955

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Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist, refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement.

Redlining 1930s-1970s

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lining refers to discriminatory housing practices where banks and lending institutions denied loans or services to individuals based on their race or ethnicity, contributing to racial segregation and disparities in access to housing and wealth.

Brown vs Board May 17 1954

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Supreme Court case declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson.

Little Rock 9 September 1957

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Nine African American students were escorted by federal troops to attend Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, facing violent opposition, in a significant event during the desegregation of public schools following the Brown v. Board decision.

Greensboro 4 Feburary 1 1960

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Four African American college students staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, igniting a wave of nonviolent protests against racial segregation in public facilities across the South.

MLK/MX/Black Panthers 1950s-1960s

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Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and the Black Panther Party were prominent figures and organizations in the civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality through nonviolent resistance, self-defense, and empowerment of African American communities.

Civil Rights Act (JFK/LBJ) July 2, 1964

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Landmark legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and ending segregation in public places and employment practices.

Selma Violence, March 7-25, 1965 Civil Rights Act August 6, 1965

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he Selma to Montgomery marches, led by civil rights activists, aimed to secure voting rights for African Americans in the South, culminating in the passage of the Voting Rights Act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

Stonewall Inn Riots, June 28th, 1969

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The Stonewall Riots commemorate the uprising that occurred in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, considered a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Participants honor the resistance against police raids and discrimination.

Garvey, Washington, DuBois Late 19th to early 20th century

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Marcus Garvey advocated founded the UNIA in 1914. Booker T. Washington emphasized vocational training and founded Tuskegee Institute in 1881. W.E.B. DuBois co-founded the NAACP in 1909, advocating civil rights and higher education. They represented diverse approaches in the early civil rights movement.

Cesar Chavez 1960s

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Cesar Chavez was a labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) union in the 1960s. He advocated for the rights of migrant farm workers, organizing strikes and boycotts to improve working conditions and wages in the agricultural industry. Chavez's efforts raised awareness of labor rights and inspired social change, leading to legislative reforms and greater protections for farm workers in the United States.

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 1963

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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a massive civil rights demonstration in Washington, D.C., where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The march called for an end to racial segregation and discrimination, and it contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, October 3, 1965

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The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Hart-Celler Act, abolished the discriminatory national origins system and established a new immigration policy based on family reunification and skills. The act significantly impacted immigration patterns, leading to increased diversity and opportunities for immigrants from non-European countries to settle in the United States.

American Indian Movement (AIM) founded in 1968

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The American Indian Movement (AIM) is a Native American civil rights organization founded to address systemic issues facing Indigenous peoples, including treaty rights, land sovereignty, and cultural preservation

Japanese American Internment 1942-1945

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During World War II, over 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens, were forcibly relocated and incarcerated in internment camps by the U.S. government. The internment is now widely regarded as a violation of civil liberties and a dark chapter in American history.

Fair Housing Act April 11, 1968

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The Fair Housing Act, also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, or national origin. It aimed to address housing segregation and promote equal access to housing opportunities.

Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. April 4, 1968

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Martin Luther King Jr., the prominent civil rights leader, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His death sparked widespread outrage and mourning across the nation, leading to riots in several cities. King's assassination marked a significant loss for the civil rights movement but also gained support for the causes he led, including racial equality and nonviolent protest.