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Bookmark or Share- Civil rights movement (1865–1896) - WikipediaThe civil rights movement (1865–1896) aimed to eliminate racial discrimination against African Americans, improve their educational and employment opportunities, and establish their electoral power, just after the abolition of slavery in the United States.The period from 1865 to 1895 saw a tremendous change in the fortunes of the Black community following the elimination of slavery in the South.
- Civil rights movement - WikipediaThe civil rights movement [b] was a social movement and campaign in the United States from 1954 to 1968 that aimed to abolish legalized racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement in the country, which was most commonly employed against African Americans.
- Longtime civil rights leader Richard "Mouse" Smith rememberedRichard "Mouse" Smith, leader of the Delaware NAACP and who had Joe Biden as best man at his wedding, has died. Elected officials joined in offering tributes to Smith and his legacy.
- US Attorney Young resigns, touting work on civil rights and fraud ...Both state and federal law enforcement divisions bolstered the number of attorneys and support staff investigating and prosecuting violations of civil rights. Young’s office declined to say what her plans were following her resignation. It is common for U.S. attorneys to leave their positions at the start of a new presidential administration.
- Meet the West Baton Rouge leader who fought segregation | Baton Rouge ...Following his civil rights activism, Searcy taught biology at Port Allen High School for over 50 years and worked with multiple generations of Westside students. He saw education not just as a job ...
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