Brown v. Board of Education (1954): This landmark Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, leading to the desegregation of schools across the nation.
Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956): A pivotal event sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, leading to a year-long boycott of Montgomery's segregated bus system and eventually resulting in the desegregation of buses.
March on Washington (1963): A massive political rally held in Washington D.C., where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating for civil rights legislation and equality for all Americans.