Brown v Board of Education
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Albany Movement
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1964 Civil Rights Act
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Brown v Board of Education:
- People involved: African American students, parents, the NAACP, the Supreme Court
- What happened: The Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v Ferguson.
- Where: United States
- When: 1954
- Importance to Georgia's history: This event played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia, leading to desegregation in public schools across the state.
Albany Movement:
- People involved: African American activists, local government officials
- What happened: The Albany Movement was a civil rights campaign in Albany, Georgia that aimed to end segregation and gain voting rights for African Americans. It was marked by peaceful protests and mass arrests.
- Where: Albany, Georgia
- Region: Southwest Georgia
- When: 1961-1962
- Importance to Georgia's history: The Albany Movement was a key part of the broader Civil Rights Movement in Georgia, highlighting the deep racial tensions in the state and leading to increased awareness of civil rights issues.
1964 Civil Rights Act:
- People involved: President Lyndon B. Johnson, civil rights activists, Congress
- What happened: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination.
- Where: United States
- When: 1964
- Importance to Georgia's history: The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 had a significant impact on Georgia, leading to the desegregation of businesses and public facilities and advancing civil rights for all citizens.