Civil Rights

Civil Rights History

The Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Montgomery Bus Boycott started in December 1955 and lasted more than a year. It was a key event in

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The Selma to Montgomery Marches

Introduction The Selma to Montgomery marches of 1965 were pivotal events that highlighted the pervasive racial discrimination in the United

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Important Civil Rights Legislation

Prelude: The Setting The Civil Rights Movement, an amalgamation of grassroots activism and top-down legislation, steered America from an era

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The March on Washington

Introduction As one steps back to analyze the various milestones in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in America, few

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The Little Rock Nine

Introduction The Little Rock Nine stands as a symbol of the early civil rights movement in the United States, embodying

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Cesar Chavez’s Lessons from Dr. King

Cesar Chavez  In the tapestry of American history, certain figures rise above others due to their profound impact on the

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The Supreme Court and Civil Rights

Introduction The United States Supreme Court has played an indispensable role in shaping the civil rights landscape of the nation.

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The Freedom Riders

The struggle for civil rights in America is punctuated with numerous significant events, each marking a step forward in the

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