The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
When a white man caused a black beachgoer to drown on July 27 1919, police and civilians had violent confrontations. Bloodthirsty thugs flooded the streets, causing riots, leading the death of 38 people, and injury of more than 500.
When a white man caused a black beachgoer to drown on July 27 1919, police and civilians had violent confrontations. Bloodthirsty thugs flooded the streets, causing riots, leading the death of 38 people, and injury of more than 500.
Ku Klux Klan Protest March in 1925
On 8th August, more than forty thousand Ku Klux Klan members marched in Washington DC to show support for KKK. This shows the immense number of supporters KKK had.
On 8th August, more than forty thousand Ku Klux Klan members marched in Washington DC to show support for KKK. This shows the immense number of supporters KKK had.
Scottsboro Boys, 1931
Nine black teenagers were accused of a rape in 1931. This case was most well-known for its injustice to African Americans. It included many unfair aspects to the blacks: frameup, all white juries, rushed trials, an attempted lynching and an angry mob. The fight began when a group of white men and black got into an argument, and the whites were kicked off a train. The white women then informed the members of the posse that they had been raped by the black teenagers. The blacks were then arrested.
Nine black teenagers were accused of a rape in 1931. This case was most well-known for its injustice to African Americans. It included many unfair aspects to the blacks: frameup, all white juries, rushed trials, an attempted lynching and an angry mob. The fight began when a group of white men and black got into an argument, and the whites were kicked off a train. The white women then informed the members of the posse that they had been raped by the black teenagers. The blacks were then arrested.
Dr Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize, 1950
Dr Ralph Bunche was an American political scientist, academic and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first African American to be this honoured in the history of the prize. 13 years later, he was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy. He was also an active and vocal supporter of the civil rights movement, and also participated in the 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King presented his famous "I have a dream" speech.
Dr Ralph Bunche was an American political scientist, academic and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first African American to be this honoured in the history of the prize. 13 years later, he was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy. He was also an active and vocal supporter of the civil rights movement, and also participated in the 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King presented his famous "I have a dream" speech.
Murder of Emmett Till, 1955
A Chicago teen was murdered in August, 1955. Emmett Till was travelling to Mississippi to visit his family, but less than a week his decomposed body was found in a river. He apparently whistled at a white shop owner's wife, whose husband and brother kidnapped Till, before beating him up, shooting him and dumping him in the river.
A Chicago teen was murdered in August, 1955. Emmett Till was travelling to Mississippi to visit his family, but less than a week his decomposed body was found in a river. He apparently whistled at a white shop owner's wife, whose husband and brother kidnapped Till, before beating him up, shooting him and dumping him in the river.
Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955
A black woman was arrested on first of December, 1955 for not giving up her seat for a white man. Her name is Rosa Parks. This led to outrage all around America in the black community, and led to a 381-day boycott. Blacks refused to travel on city buses and continued after she was found guilty. They boycotted for months, using cars and taxis by carpooling.
A black woman was arrested on first of December, 1955 for not giving up her seat for a white man. Her name is Rosa Parks. This led to outrage all around America in the black community, and led to a 381-day boycott. Blacks refused to travel on city buses and continued after she was found guilty. They boycotted for months, using cars and taxis by carpooling.
The Assassination of Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 5, 1968 on a balcony of a motel he was staying in. This led to riots in more than 100 US cities. Later, a man named James Earl Ray was convicted, and was sentenced 99 years in jail.
Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 5, 1968 on a balcony of a motel he was staying in. This led to riots in more than 100 US cities. Later, a man named James Earl Ray was convicted, and was sentenced 99 years in jail.
The Los Angeles Uprising
A black man named Rodney King was caught on tape getting beat up by 4 Los Angeles police officers. This event led to outrage all around US, news of the abuse of authority and power spreaded quickly. Widespread looting and violence spread throughout Los Angeles and about 55 people died during a rebellion, and more than 2000 were injured. Approximately 1 billion dollars worth of property was damaged. Eventually King won $3.8 million in damages.
A black man named Rodney King was caught on tape getting beat up by 4 Los Angeles police officers. This event led to outrage all around US, news of the abuse of authority and power spreaded quickly. Widespread looting and violence spread throughout Los Angeles and about 55 people died during a rebellion, and more than 2000 were injured. Approximately 1 billion dollars worth of property was damaged. Eventually King won $3.8 million in damages.