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Davis , and Coretta King. These women played a role within civil rights
movement. During this time many of the leaders were men and throughout this
very few women had an impactful role which changed the perspective of the
movement. Because they were women, they not only fought against their rights
due to color but also had to fight due to their gender .
Carson, Clayborne. "American Civil Rights Movement." Editorial. Encyclopedia
Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2015.
In this article, Carson explains the history behind Civil Rights as well as how
African Americans overcame segregation during the late 19th to early-mid 20th
century. Carson, in detail, describe events like Jim Crow abolition , Bus Boycott,
and other event which was considered to be the effects and causes to gain civil
freedom in America.
"John F. Kennedy - Civil Rights Movement." John F. Kennedy - Civil Rights Movement.
N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016.
The following information highlights JFKs contributions toward civil rights. He
urges the importance of African American freedom. He addresses the nation that
segregation is not only a political issue but a moral one that America must change.
And during his presidency he encourages the activism for African-Americans.
"Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11
Feb. 2016.
King, Martin Luther, Jr. Stride Toward Freedom. Rep. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
Dr. Martin Luther King was one of the most revolutionary civil rights activist of
his time. In his writing, he discuses Rosa Parks bravery. Dr. King also commends
her bravery and basically says that we as a people must also think about standing
up for what one believes in. Rosas bus boycott changed the history and it began
for African Americans to fight injustice in a civil manner as well as she did.
"Malcolm X." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2016.
The following article discusses the success and agenda of Malcolm X. Malcolm X
was a Muslim black civil rights activist. His plans were to fight injustice
physically instead of civilly. He challenged the mainstream thought of civil rights
and believed that African -Americans should fight white aggression as hard as
possible.
"March on Washington." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 12 Feb.
2016.
The following article describes the event that was a turning point to the civil
rights movement. The Sit-Ins movement began Feb.1 1960 in Greensboro, NC.
This movement was a call to action that urge the end of segregation . These
groups of college students sat on the white lunch counter and asked for coffee.
When they were refused service they just sat their patiently. Many whites were
outraged some poured drinks , threw food , and spat on these students who were
civilly disobedient.