THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

KEY ISSUES

MAJOR LEGISLATION

• There were various important cases but the most controversial cases were:
• - the Brown v Board of Education supreme court case(1954) landmark decision allowed for the desegregation of schools
• - The civil rights act of 1964: stopped segregation in public areas
• - the Voting Acts of 1965: truly guaranteed what the 15th amendment promised
• no one could be denied the right to vote based on race

CAMPAIGNS

• This movement promoted pivotal movements like
• The Montgomery Bus Boycott
• The Birmingham Campaign
• & the Million Man March in Washington

THE MEDIA

• The media portrayal was key during this event, helping create national awareness
• Television broadcasts and newspaper prints helped in favor of the movement

YOUTH INVOLVEMENT

• The youth involved were important in gaining awareness
• They participated in sit-ins & various peaceful protests
• Some even left school during school hours to participate in a protest
• The involvement of the youth/ children in these dangerous events captivated media attention

MAY 3RD

RODNEY KING 1992

• After the police used excessive force against Rodney King
• the footage caused anger throughout the nation
• Lost Angeles experienced the worst riots in its history

CURRENT RACIAL CONTROVERSIES

WHAT WE CAN DO TO PREVENT THESE INCIDENTS

• We can help organize protests calling for punishment for police brutality
• Propose a law that requires all officers to wear a camera during work hours
• Participate in protests, each voice matters

THE U.S. HAS CHANGED FOREVER FOR THE BETTER

• Now in our current times, racism is frowned upon & punishable by law
• This movement proved to be one of the most successful & important events in U.S. history