African Americans' rights activists

The Civil Rights Movement that began in the mid-1950s was highly controversial within both the African American and White communities. It attracted public attention to leaders and supporters who pushed for equality. Among the many leaders was an African American woman, known as Anne Moody, who organized and participated in a variety of non-violent tactics. Moody’s past experiences of struggling to get by in an unequal world influenced her decision to partake in non-violent sit-ins, rallies, and…

proclamation was mean to remove more than three million African-American enslaved people in order for them to become apart of society as a equal human being. More importantly those enslaved in designated southern areas. The proclamation was meant to change those enslaved blacks from being a “slave” to being a “free” American. During the mid-20th century racism…

Slavery existed in Africa, but it was not the same form of slavery like which the Europeans introduced. The Europeans formed chattel slavery in which the slaves were treated like property and had no rights. Even though many African slaves help fight against the Britain for American Independence, the basic freedom stated in the Constitution did not applicable in their situation. The tension between the South and North over the issue of slavery grew as the South supported it and the North did not,…

for many in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, he was a flash light for many walking down the dark hallway into the light of equality for everyone. Dr. King was activist for civil rights for African Americans he promoted peace and brought many people from different races to work together for peace and equality for everyone by encouraging non-violent resistance and protesting, brought publicity to major civil rights efforts, and lastly provided leadership for Civil Rights Movement.…

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s revolutionized the way minorities are treated in the United States. Although people of color still face obstacles, they were given many tools to thrive in modern society. Segregation was upheld by Jim Crow laws all across the country, although they were much more prominent in the south. Whites and blacks could not attend the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even drink from the same water fountain. The designated places for blacks…

Almost everyone knows who Martin Luther King is , but do they know what he went through, throughout the Civil Rights Movement . Martin Luther King fought for rights for African Americans but he also fought for others as well . Throughout his career and went through a lot of situations that he wanted to believe that his dream was not probably. Martin Luther King showed confidence which helped him overcome obstacles and emerge as leader . Martin Luther King confidence helped him overcome some…

W.E.B. DuBois is generally regarded as one of greatest African-American scholars and civil rights activist in American history. But one issue troubling historians is their personal portrait of DuBois in their works. No one questioned his resume, the brilliant African-American scholar, author, and civil rights activist during the Progressive Era. In the discussion of DuBois, one controversial issue has been a debate over his personality. One the one hand, some historians argue that he was an…

singer, dancer, and actress. She has helped our world today in so many ways. She was also a civil rights activist. She has told our world what we are, and have been though her poems and books. Awe owe Maya Angelou a big thank you. The Little girl who Always wrote Marguerite Ann Johnson, also known as Maya Angelou was a stupendous poet, dancer, playwright, singer, actress, and civil rights activist. Maya Angelou has become famous because of her talents. She has contributed many great…

period of time in United States history as it saw the rise of civil rights movements and an era of more progressive presidents. The federal government was partly in sync with the ideals of civil rights activists as both sides wanted the discriminated, which mostly included African Americans and women, to be officially recognized as equal and eliminate any segregation acts. While the government acted with a plan to gradually do so, activists wanted immediate change and took it upon themselves to…

propelled the tactic to the main stage of American news. As this method of resistance proved successful, violent outbursts became increasingly common. The February 27 sit-in marked the first times that law enforcement stayed back and allowed white mobs to attack the African American students. Despite the activists’ discipline and calm demeanor, 80 of them were arrested. No white aggressors were charged. The…