The Movement for African Americans that took off after WW2. Famous people included MLK Jr, Malcolm X, and many more.

Supreme Court decision that racial segregation in public schools is inherently unequal and unconstitutional.

Supreme Court case that legalized segregation. Later overturned by Brown v. Board of Education.

Supreme Court case ruling that said Congress could outlaw segregation in private businesses.

Segregation by law. Predominantly found in the South.

Segregation by choice. "Birds of a feather flock together."

In response to Rosa Parks’ arrest, African Americans refuse to use public bus services. It is a SUCCESFFUL boycott.

Non-violent refusal to obey unjust laws. Used by MLK Jr.

The recognized leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Practiced non-violence and civil disobedience. Assassinated in 1968.

Militant leader who later rejected his former message of distrust of all whites and then was assassinated in 1965. Advocated for the opposite of civil disobedience.