Civil Rights

Arbitrary

existing or coming about seemingly at random or as an unfair or unreasonable act of will

Black Power

the mobilization of the political and economic power of African Americans, especially to compel respect for their rights and to improve their condition

Confine

to enclose or restrain

Due Process

a judicial requirement that laws may not treat individuals unfairly, arbitrarily, or unreasonably, and that courts must follow proper procedures and rules when trying cases

De Facto Segregation

segregation by custom and tradition

De Jure Segregation

Segregation enforced by law

Facility

something that is built, installed, or established to serve a particular purpose

prejudice

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Racism

prejudice or discrimination against someone because of his or her race

Register

to file personal information in order to become eligible for an official event

Separate But Equal

racially segregated but ostensibly ensuring equal opportunities to all races.

Sit In's

a group of people who occupy a place as a form of protest.