Freedom’s Main Line
What is segregation?
Separation of people based on race
What year did this take place?
1977
Where did the events in Freedoms Main Line take place?
Louisville, Kentucky
Who was the leader for Disability rights?
Judy Heumann
Who were the 3 African Americans in the beginning of the chapter?
Robert and Samuel Fox and Horce Pearce
What is Section 504?
A law that prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding
What kind of strategies did they use to fight segregation?
Peaceful/nonviolent protests
How long did the sit-in last?
25 Days
How did transportation become a symbol of civil right?
Equal access to transportation (represented equal treatment and citizenship)
What were they fighting for?
Equal access & opportunities