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The Legacy of Civil Rights: From "Separate But Equal" to Equality for All

This piece explores the evolution of civil rights in America, highlighting key figures and events. From the landmark Plessey vs. Ferguson case that established "Separate but Equal" to the foundational efforts of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, it traces the intersection of education, advocacy, and activism. The text discusses significant protests, such as the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington, emphasizing the importance of civil disobedience. It also reflects on the Black Panther Party's platform and the ongoing fight for equality, justice, and recognition of same-sex marriage.

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The Legacy of Civil Rights: From "Separate But Equal" to Equality for All

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  1. We Shall Overcome by…….

  2. We Shall Overcome by………..

  3. Plessey vs. Ferguson 1898: Separate but Equal

  4. Booker T…W.E.B…. • BookerT.Washington: learn to trade be independent in your work • Founded Tuskeegee Institute • W.E.B.DuBois- go to University, learn • The arts, music, poetry, latin=be a • RENAISSANCE person! • Niagra Movement= N.A.A.C.P. • (National Association for the • Advancement of Colored People)

  5. Central High School, Little Rock Arkansas: 1st school to integrate in the South 1957

  6. Little Rock, Arkansas: Central High School

  7. Little Rock 9; 2013

  8. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE- • Peacefully protesting that which you think is unfair…. Making a point without violence. • (I.E.) ROSA • Homer Plessey?

  9. President Obama sitting in the seat Rosa Parks refused to get out of

  10. Civil Disobedience to stop Jim Crow(Black Codes) • Lunch Counter Sit-ins

  11. Civil Disobedience met with violence!

  12. Met with…

  13. Stopping Jim Crow in the South • FREEDOM RIDES: Riding busses throughout the South (1950-60-s) occupying segregated areas (restaurants, bus stations, rail stations)

  14. …those Freedom Riders: black / white/ varying religions

  15. VOTING RIGHTS in the South (64’) • MISSISSIPPI FREEDOM SUMMER

  16. DEMONSTRATIONS(Civil Disobedience) • MARCH ON WASHINGTON- MLK- 1963 • “I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH

  17. 1968 Olympics- Mexico City- Track/Field John Carlos & Tommy Smith

  18. We Shall Overcome….. • “ … by Any means necessary!!!” • - Malcolm X - Black Nationalism

  19. Black Panther Party Platform • We Want Freedom. We Want Power To DetermineThe Destiny Of Our Black Community. We believe that Black people will not be free until we are able to determine our destiny. • We Want Full Employment For Our People. • We Want An End To The Robbery By The Capitalists Of Our Black Community. • We Want Decent Housing Fit For The Shelter Of Human Beings.

  20. Black Panther Party Program -1960’s • We Want All Black Men To Be Exempt From Military Service. • We Want An Immediate End To Police Brutality And Murder Of Black People. • We Want Freedom For All Black Men Held In Federal, State, County And City Prisons And Jails. • ial. • We Want All Black People When Brought To Trial To Be Tried In Court By A Jury Of Their Peer Group Or People From Their BlackCommunities, As Defined By The Constitution Of The United States • We Want Land, Bread, Housing, Education,Clothing, Justice And Peace.

  21. 2013- 19 states recognize Same Sex Marriage and Civil Unions with Benefits • June 27, 2013:

  22. Which Black Panther/Civil Rights Activist is Who???? A. Huey P. Newton B. Stokely Carmichael (coined term”Black Power & fist) C. Angela Davis D. Bobby Seale-Black Panther Party

  23. President Kennedy (1960-1963) & President Lyndon Johnson(1963-68) J.F.K.(60-63’):assassinated L.B.J.(Kennedy’sV.P.63-68’)

  24. CIVIL RIGHTS LEGISLATION • Civil Rights Act 1964: No public place will be separate …EVER! Parks,restaurants,schools- AFFIRMATIVE ACTION • Civil Rights Act 1965:VOTING RIGHTS ACT Civil Rights Act 1968: Fair Housing Act, No discrimination in housing

  25. Do people still hate? James Byrd, Jr. June 1998: Migrant worker- Texas Matthew Sheppard-1998 Wyoming

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