Timeline Of The African-American Civil Rights Movement And Their Main Events Described1954 - School Segregation Becomes Illegal
This was when discriminating the African American children became obvious that it wasn't acceptable in the American society and the action that was taken was the enforcement of making segregation illegal. 1963 - I Have A Dream Speech Probably the most eventful day in American history where the African Americans protested for rights. Led by Martin Luther King who proposed a historical speech describing how he wishes that his 4 children would live peacefully where they wouldn't be judged by the colour of their skin but by their character. |
1965 - Voting Rights Act
Following after Martin Luther King's successful protest in allowing African Americans to vote, it stirred up white racists who launched a campaign. This made the American leader at that time realize more action was needed to prevent segregation in the country.
1968 - Civil Rights Act Passed
Almost immediately after the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act passed which meant the entitlements for African Americans to gain the similar rights and freedoms to the American whites.
Following after Martin Luther King's successful protest in allowing African Americans to vote, it stirred up white racists who launched a campaign. This made the American leader at that time realize more action was needed to prevent segregation in the country.
1968 - Civil Rights Act Passed
Almost immediately after the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act passed which meant the entitlements for African Americans to gain the similar rights and freedoms to the American whites.