Civil Rights Movement.

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1. - In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a “separate, but equal” doctrine. - Voting Rights Act, 1965. - 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white bus rider. -“In January 1964, the campaign for Social Justice was launched in Belfast. This organization joined the struggle for better housing and committed itself to ending discrimination in employment. -Independence movements in Africa. -“The civil rights movement in the United States includes noted legislation and organized efforts to abolish public and private acts of racial discrimination and other disadvantaged groups.” -1965. Black Power movement. Black Power advocates argued for black self-discrimination. - The Chicano Rights Movement was the part of the American Civil Rights Movement that sought political empowerment and social inclusion for Mexican- Americans. -American Indian Movement	http://www.history.com/topics/civil-rights-movement http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights_movement	Throughout the years movements  formed, which led to protests. The people wanted rights and to not be discriminated just because of their race. It's a huge mark in history. African Americans were never considered equal, therefore they formed these movements. -The civil rights act had a long term effect on the country.
2. -Africans used sit ins, freedom rides and protest marches to fight segregation, poverty and unemployment. -Feminist demanded equal job opportunities and an end to sexual discrimination. -Mexican Americans protested discrimination in voting, education and employment. -Native Americans demanded that the government   recognize their land claims and their right of tribes to govern themselves.	http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/era.cfm?eraid=17&smtid=1	It really makes me sad that these people had no rights. To live in a world where people would discriminate you because of your color. Africans wanted freedom and equality, they participated in protests and freedom rides.
3. - Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. -First achieved national renown when he helped the black boycott of the Montgomery bus system in 1955. -1957. King was active in an organization of the Southern Leadership Christian Conference, formed to coordinate protest discrimination. -In 1963 King led mass protests against discriminatory practices. -King was arrested and jailed for his part in the protests. -1963. King participated in the  enormous civil rights march, and delivered his famous 'I have a dream' speech, predicting a day when the promise of freedom and equality for all would become reality in America. -1964 He won the Nobel Peace Prize. -1965, King led a campaign to register blacks to vote.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/king_martin_luther.shtml	Martin Luther king was important because of his will to help fight against discrimination. He spoke for the people and loved the people. He wanted freedom. He had a dream. He promised that one day they would all live in a world with freedom and equality.