Malcolm X Assassinated 1965
The former Nation of Islam Leader, Malcolm X, was shot and killed on February 21, 1965. As a member of the Nation of Islam, he traveled throughout the country spreading the word of the Back Muslims and the idea that blacks were superior to whites. As time passed, he broke away and converted to traditional Islam. The Nation of Islam members became angry and sent him many death threats before assassinating him soon after.
The former Nation of Islam Leader, Malcolm X, was shot and killed on February 21, 1965. As a member of the Nation of Islam, he traveled throughout the country spreading the word of the Back Muslims and the idea that blacks were superior to whites. As time passed, he broke away and converted to traditional Islam. The Nation of Islam members became angry and sent him many death threats before assassinating him soon after.
Detroit Riot 1967
The Detroit Riot of 1967 began when police vice squad officers carried out a raid on an afterhours drinking club (“blind pig”) in dominant black neighborhoods
located at Twelfth Street and Clairmount Avenue. They only expected to round up a few patrons, but instead found about 82 people inside holding a party for two returning Vietnam veterans. Yet, the officers attempted to arrest everyone who was on the scene. While the police awaited a “clean-up crew” to transport the arrestees, a crowd gathered around the establishment in protest. After the last police car left, a small group of men who were “confused and upset because they were kicked out of the only place they had to go lift up the bars of an adjacent clothing store and broke the windows.
The Detroit Riot of 1967 began when police vice squad officers carried out a raid on an afterhours drinking club (“blind pig”) in dominant black neighborhoods
located at Twelfth Street and Clairmount Avenue. They only expected to round up a few patrons, but instead found about 82 people inside holding a party for two returning Vietnam veterans. Yet, the officers attempted to arrest everyone who was on the scene. While the police awaited a “clean-up crew” to transport the arrestees, a crowd gathered around the establishment in protest. After the last police car left, a small group of men who were “confused and upset because they were kicked out of the only place they had to go lift up the bars of an adjacent clothing store and broke the windows.
Black Panthers 1967
The Black Panther Party was a progressive political association that aimed for social change in America. This organization consisted of the mass of African Americans that were seeking equality, justice, and freedom.
The Black Panther Party was a progressive political association that aimed for social change in America. This organization consisted of the mass of African Americans that were seeking equality, justice, and freedom.
John Carlos 1968
John Carlos was at the 1968 Mexico Olympics and came in third in the 200 meter final. He made the famous Black Power salute/protest there. He was expelled from the games and had to return to America. It was soon voted the sixth most memorable television event of the Twentieth Century.
Tommie Smith 1968
Tommie Smith was an African American who won the 200 meter dash finals. Like John Carlos, he made the famous Black Power salute. It was seen as
politicizing the Olympic Games. It will forever remain a symbolic moment in the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the 1968 Fair Housing Act, was passed two years after the assassination of Martin Luther King. It banned
discrimination in the sale and rental of 80 percent of housing. It also contained anti-riot provisions and it protected persons exercising specific rights such as attending school or serving on a jury as well as civil rights workers urging others to exercise these rights.
John Carlos was at the 1968 Mexico Olympics and came in third in the 200 meter final. He made the famous Black Power salute/protest there. He was expelled from the games and had to return to America. It was soon voted the sixth most memorable television event of the Twentieth Century.
Tommie Smith 1968
Tommie Smith was an African American who won the 200 meter dash finals. Like John Carlos, he made the famous Black Power salute. It was seen as
politicizing the Olympic Games. It will forever remain a symbolic moment in the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the 1968 Fair Housing Act, was passed two years after the assassination of Martin Luther King. It banned
discrimination in the sale and rental of 80 percent of housing. It also contained anti-riot provisions and it protected persons exercising specific rights such as attending school or serving on a jury as well as civil rights workers urging others to exercise these rights.
Bloody Sunday 1972
On January 30, 1972 in Derry, Northern Ireland, twenty six unarmed protesters and bystanders were shot by soldiers of the British army during the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association March.
On January 30, 1972 in Derry, Northern Ireland, twenty six unarmed protesters and bystanders were shot by soldiers of the British army during the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association March.