AP US History in 1 Minute Daily: Early Civil Rights Movement (Day 273/309)

Hey APUSHers, let’s chat about the Early Civil Rights Movement as part of my series- APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!

“Separate but Equal” in Photographs, DocsTeach

During the 1950s, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States gained momentum, spurred by efforts to fulfill Reconstruction-era promises of equality. 

“High Court Bans Segregation in Public Schools,” Legal Defense Fund

Key legal victories, such as the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, struck down segregation in public schools, marking a significant step toward racial justice. 

Montgomery Bus Boycott, Small Deeds Done

The Montgomery Bus Boycott, ignited by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger in 1955, showcased the power of nonviolent resistance in challenging discriminatory practices. 

MLK and the SCLC, Medium

The emergence of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., who coalesced support through organizations like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), mobilized communities in the fight for civil rights. 

Elizabeth Eckford in Little Rock, Wikimedia Commons

With this progress, violent resistance to desegregation efforts increased, notably in places like Little Rock, Arkansas, where the integration of Central High School sparked nationwide attention. 

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s catalyzed many Americans and laid the groundwork for the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States.

Join me tomorrow as I explain 1960s Desegregation Efforts in the next APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!