Impact of the Civil Rights Movement
By Ronnie Gonzalez
The Beginning of a Change
The Path to a Better America
Another notorious figure during this period in history, was Malcolm X. His methods were different than the latter, as he urged people to not sit by and instead act psychically on white individuals. He believed that acting aggressive would result in the destruction of segregation. Malcolm resided with this tactic up until his assassination in 1964.
The method of patience and tolerance paid off in the end.
Bull Connor vs. The People
The March
Sit-Ins
Unsung Heroes: The Voice Never Heard.
Burroughs was a child born from two former slave parents. In 1907, she, along with the aid of the National Baptist Convention, was able to create a trade school for black high school girls. She was also well known for publicly speaking about the harsh reality of racial inequality. She died in 1961.
Ella Baker
Born in 1903, Baker was the granddaughter of a former slave. This ignited her interest in social justice and equality. In 1930, she joined the Young Negroes Cooperative League, a group dedicated to the future success of colored people. She later went on to become one of the highest-ranked women on the staff. Baker continued to serve as an activist and mentor for younger people, up until her death in 1986.
Five Important Events During the Civil Rights Movement
2. Montgomery Bus Boycott A mass protest by African American citizens in the city of Montgomery, Alabama, against Segregation policies on the city's public buses. It was started by Rosa Parks.
3. Brown vs. Board of Education A court case that decided to outlaw segregation in public schools. This event happened in 1954.
4. The Start of the NAACP The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People formed in 1909. This organization is widely credited for being one of the most influential in history.
5. Little Rock In High School Nine African American students who enrolled in a high school in 1957. This event became a very pivotal point in the movement.