How did the minority groups’ struggle for civil rights begin in the 1950s? Which event from this time do you think was most responsible for bringing public attention to the American Civil Rights Movement? Explain why you selected this event.
The event that I remember best was the murder of Emmett Till. Perhaps that's because I was also a Chicago native.
Check this chronology for other important events.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.html