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The Civil Rights Movement Part II

The Civil Rights Movement Part II. American Studies Dilmaghani. Introduction. By the 1960s, desegregation became the dominant domestic issue in America. Civil Rights leaders, such as MLK, had gained national attention. Politicians began to take firm stands on the issue of desegregation.

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The Civil Rights Movement Part II

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  1. The Civil Rights MovementPart II American Studies Dilmaghani

  2. Introduction • By the 1960s, desegregation became the dominant domestic issue in America. • Civil Rights leaders, such as MLK, had gained national attention. • Politicians began to take firm stands on the issue of desegregation. • Groups across the country mobilized to put an end to segregation. • Movement began to address issues surrounding identity and economic inequality.

  3. Civil Rights Movement Gains Momentum JFK elected in 1960, known to be supportive of the movement Gaining National Attention: • March on Washington in 1963 • MLK delivers famous “I Have a Dream Speech” • Freedom Summer of 1964 • Student volunteers (SNCC, CORE) from the North and local Civil Rights leaders joined forces. • Organized voter registration drives • Held sit insat restaurants/Businesses • Met with violent actions by local whites.

  4. Civil Rights in the North In the North: • The Civil Rights movement had a different set of objectives. Goals included: • Stopping police harassment • Eliminate economic barriers between races. Notable leaders • Malcolm X • The Nation of Islam

  5. The 1964 Civil Rights Act • Passed overwhelmingly. Signed on July 2nd 1964. • Groundbreaking legislation. Included 21 sections. • Voids all local laws enforcing segregation. • Eliminates unfair voter registration laws. • Officially desegregates all public facilities and schools. • Desegregation is enforced with businesses as well.

  6. Changes in the late 60s & early 70s • Death of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4th, 1968. • After victories against legal discrimination, movement focused on issues related to economic inequality &access to education opportunities. • Younger Civil Right activists &leaders began expressing ideas of Black identity & economic oppression. • Black Panthers Party established in 1966-Advocated Black Nationalism &Marxist Economics

  7. Chicano Rights Movement In the 60s and 70s Chicano (Hispanic Americans of Mexican descent) laborers began organizing efforts to: • End workplace discrimination. • Increase farm workers wages &benefits • Primary focus was Texas &California Caesar Chavez (1927-93) • Organized and led the United Farm Workers (UFW) movement. • Led the Delano Grape Strike. Lasted 5 years • Won increased wages and collective bargaining rights for Chicano and Filipino farm workers.

  8. Red Power Movement of the 60s-70s • In 1968, The American Indian Movement (AIM) was founded. Goals included: • Recognizing Treaty rights and obligations. • Bring attention to conditions in reservation communities. • On Nov. 20th 1969, members of several Indian rights groups occupied Alcatraz Island. • Stand off lasted for two years. • In 1972, AIM organized the Trail of Broken Treaties march across the United States.

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