Civil Rights Movement During The 1900's

Civil Rights Movement Throughout the 1900’s, African Americans faced many unfair challenges like discrimination and racism. Colored citizens did not have the same political and social freedom as white citizens. Although there is still racism today towards African Americans, the Civil Rights Movement won more legal rights for black citizens and they were given the same rights as White Americans This helped create a less racist society. The civil rights movement was a very well-known movement that occurred during the years of 1954 and 1968. This development centered in the southern parts of the United States. The goal was to erase racial discrimination and segregation against African Americans. There was a difference in opportunities in for
education and voting rights. Schools were segregated and did not offer the same curriculums to both races. White Americans had more privileges overall. There were many laws which were involved and added to this movement.
The Civil Rights Act of 1965 is one example. This regulation made discrimination based on race, religion, and sex illegal in public places. It also protected people from discrimination in the workplace. In addition, Brown v. the Board of Education was a case in the Supreme Court. Oliver Brown wanted his daughter to attend the neighborhood school instead of commuting daily so he took his case to court. The outcome of this dispute made it illegal for public schools to be segregated. “ On May 17, 1954 the court unanimously ruled that “separate but equal” public schools for blacks and whites were unconstitutional.” ( ) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was another law that was authorized during the civil rights movement. This ruling banned discrimination against voters. It also ended unfair voting requirements. These laws helped eliminate unfair discrimination against African American
citizens. Citizens everywhere participated in many events that helped promote the movement. They did this in hope for change. Sit-ins, freedom rides, and protests are some examples of the actions they did. Sit-Ins are a form of peaceful protest where people sit and stay in one place declining to leave. By doing this they are showing that they will not stop until they their demands are fulfilled.. Civil rights activist, both white and black civilians, rode buses together to draw attention that segregated buses were unfair and should be banned. There were many other forms of protest that activist participated in to display their thoughts on how discrimination and other unfair treatment should be erased.
During the civil rights movement many people rose up as leaders.
The actions of these leaders caused awareness of how unfair African Americans were treated. Their doings inspired other people stand up as well. Rosa Parks was a very well-known activist. She was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. This as well as other similar events sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, where African Americans refuse to ride any buses in Montgomery, Alabama to end segregated buses. In addition, Ruby Bridges was the first African American to attend an all white school. Although she was not nicely welcome, she continued to go to school. Ruby had to be escorted by federal marshals because she was constantly receiving threats and she was also the only person in her class because the parents of the other kids had taken them out of school. Ruby attending an all white school provoked the desegregation of schools in New Orleans. Another civil rights leader was Martin Luther King JR. He was known for giving his “I have a dream” speech. “ I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” is a very compelling line from his speech. MLK Jr’s speech summarized the unfair treatment African Americans go through daily and inspired people to stop
it. The civil rights movement was a series of multiple events that happened so that African Americans can gain full citizenship. This movement had a very positive outcome. For instance, black citizens now have all the same rights as white citizens. There are no more segregated buses. African Americans can freely attend any school. The Civil rights movement achieve racial equality and much more.