Civil Rigths

Sit-ins

Peaceful protests starting on Feb 1, 1960, in Greensboro, NC, at Woolworths, leading to 50k participants by the end of the year.

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

Grassroots organization led by Diane Nash, known for its aggressive approach and lack of clergy involvement.

Freedom Riders

Activists, mostly from SNCC, who rode around to segregated bus terminals in 1961 to challenge segregation laws.

James Meredith

Attempted to enroll at the University of Mississippi in 1962, leading to federal intervention by President Kennedy.

Medgar Evers Murder

Assassination of NAACP leader in 1963, highlighting the dangers faced by civil rights activists.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislation that aimed to restore the 15th Amendment's intended meaning and guarantee Black Americans the right to vote.

Black Power Movement

Advocated for Black empowerment and self-reliance, led by figures like Stokely Carmichael and the Black Panthers.

Tet Offensive

Major military campaign by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in 1968, challenging the US narrative of progress in the Vietnam War.

Women's Movement

Focused on ending workplace discrimination and achieving equal rights, with key figures like Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women (NOW).

Stonewall Riot

Sparked the organized Gay Rights Movement in 1969, marking a significant moment in LGBTQ+ history.