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    Charles Mingus was one of the most influential and groundbreaking jazz musicians and composers of the 1950s and 1960s. The virtuoso bassist gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s working with such jazz greats as Louis Armstrong‚ Duke Ellington‚ Charlie Parker‚ Art Tatum‚ and many others. His compositions pushed harmonic barriers‚ combining Western-European classical styles with African-American roots music. While examining his career is valuable from musical standpoint‚ his career also provides a powerful

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    relevant answers down while watching the clip. The video provides a great overview for the early years of the Civil Rights Movement‚ taking you from the Brown verdict of 1954 to the Montgomery Bus Boycott‚ starting in 1956. Name 5 ways that blacks were discriminated against in the 1950s: * * * * * * How does the clip portray the white police in America in the 1950s? * What does the narrator of the video call ‘the prize’? * Describe the issue of segregation

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    In social movements there are always the popular hero’s that everyone has heard about‚ then there are people who were equally as credible in the movement that were rarely heard of. When it comes to the Civil Rights movement‚ specifically the Montgomery Bus Boycott‚ two of the most popular names that are discussed are Martin Luther King Jr.‚ and Rosa Parks. Very seldom do you hear about Ralph Abernathy‚ Edgar Daniel Nixon‚ Fred Gray‚ Claudette Colvin‚ and JoAnn Robinson. Those people also played major

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    How effective was the early civil rights movement in advancing black civil rights in the period 1880-1990? Before‚ 1880 the black slave was part of the American culture. It continued to be part and parcel of life beyond the 19th century and into the 20th. However‚ the need for change became more apparent and the rise of black Civil Rights grew. Progress‚ at times rapidly advanced but was mainly slow and many suffered great hardships for the cause‚ such as Martin Luther King. He is quoted as saying

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    African Americans along with other minority groups and supporters of the cause went against regulations placed by those of a racially-segregating mindset in order to obtain equal rights. Sit-ins such as that arranged by four college students in a North Carolina Woolworth’s “Whites Only” sitting section‚ went against state law but were acts of protest to gain deserved equal treatment and service for all. Large-scale marches were organized

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    was the civil Rights Act of 1964 passed? The most important factor that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the March on Washington‚ which showed the strength of support both from the media and white Americans. Although this campaign was the most significant‚ the other factors and their significance cannot be overlooked as it was a combination of all factors that led to this historic legislation. The March on Washington was a significant factor in the passing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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    The Civil Rights Movement in the USA in the 1950s and 1960s Research Task – Report Blake Walker Year 11 Modern History Malcolm X Investigate the life and background of the individual/group Malcolm X was born on the 19th May‚ 1925 in Omaha‚ Nebraska‚ by the name of Malcolm Little. Malcolm was one of eight children to Louise Norton Little who was an attentive busy housewife. His father‚ Earl Little who was an abrupt Baptist Minister and was also a strong supporter of Marcus Garvey‚ leader of the

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    The Civil Rights Movement holds its place in history as a pivotal chapter for justice and equality‚ best known for its significance in challenging racial discrimination and advocating for minorities. Unfolding during the mid-20th century‚ the movement reshaped societal expectations and institutions‚ opening doors for greater opportunities‚ and pushing equality. The effects are still witnessed today‚ including the election of the first African American President‚ integration of people of color into

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    Many people think that civil rights and civil liberties means the same thing but its actually not. They both mean completely different things. Civil rights are rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. The protection from this government assures citizens the protection against discrimination. On the other hand Civil liberties is something else. Civil liberties are the basic rights citizens have which is protected by the bill of rights. These basic rights that people have are freedom of speech‚ religion

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    Sharifian Govt 2305-73431 February 13‚ 2018 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties People fight for their rights and liberties and government had played vital role in dealing with issues to create it as a nation. 1 Most American thinks that civil rights and civil liberties are the major principles that protect freedoms of all. In most of the cases civil rights and civil liberties are used as a same thing but they are two different things. Civil rights are the basic right from unequal treatment on the basis of

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