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The fight for the civil rights

by Sebastian V.

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Brown vs board of education

March of washington and "i have a dream"

Civil rights and legislation

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Brown vs board of education

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When?

The Brown vs. Board of Education case was the trial that tested whether it was fair for blacks to be separated in schools, the Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools based on race was unconstitutional. It marked the end of legalized racial segregation in American schools, overturning the "separate but equal" principle established in Plessy v. Ferguson of 1896.

In 1936, with the backing of the local chapter of the NAACP

The Brown v. Department of Education National Historic Site is located at the former Monroe Elementary School, one of four African American elementary schools.

Where?

because he ended legal segregation in public schools in the United States

Why is it important?

Who was involved?

The NAAPC

250,000 people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. in order to close a peaceful demonstration, which would be remembered as the “March on Washington for Jobs and Education.” Freedom". ” and Martin and martin luther king gave his "i have a dream" speech, promoting peaceful protestsLuther King made his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, moving the African American community in the United States.

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March of washington and "i have a dream"

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When?

July 2, 1964.

Where?

Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., United States

Why is important?

is important because the march helped ps the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).

Who isinvolved?

Martin Luther KIng and the people who were at the march

In 1964 Congress passed Public Law 88-352 (78 Stat. 241) popularly known as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The provisions of this civil rights law prohibit discrimination based on sex or race in hiring, promotion and dismissal

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The civil rights and legislation

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When?

July 2, 1964.

Where?

The Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services

Why is important?

is important because they allowed giving equal rights to every citizen of the United States

Who is involved?

- Martin Luther King led various protests under the principle of non-violent civil disobedience. In this way he was able to gain fame in the movement for equal civil rights.