Fannie lou hamer
What happened in Winona, Mississippi?
What is the name of Martin Luther King Jr famous speech ?
"I have a dream"
When was Jane Bolin born?
April 11, 1908
Why was Ruby chosen to attend a white school?
She passed a test that determined which African-American students could attend white schools and her parents wanted her to have better opportunities
What did Madam CJ Walker invent?
Hair growth products.
What inspired her to get involved?
In 1962, after learning she had the right to vote, she attended a Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) meeting and volunteered to register, despite knowing it would bring retaliation.
What organization did Martin Luther King Jr co-found in 1957?
The southern Christian Leadership Conference.
What is Jane Bolin known for?
Jane Matilda Bolin was the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School,
How did she act during this experience?
She was considered very brave and polite, continuing to go to school despite the danger.
What did Fannie Lou Hamer do to help her people?
She helped thousands of African American to registration to vote.
What year did Martin Luther king Jr give his famous "I have a dream" speech?
1963
What was Jane Bolins mother pression ?
Activist in the suffrage movement
Who was Ruby Bridges teacher?
Mrs. Barbara Henry was the only teacher willing to teach her, and she became a close friend and supportive figure.
How many siblings did fannie lou hamer have?
She was the youngest of 20 children
What significant event did Fannie Lou Hamer help organize in 1964?
Freedom summer , which aimed to increase voter registration among African in Mississippi.
What major Award did Martin Luther king Jr win in 1964 for his work towards civil rights?
The Nobel peace prize.
What was her first day like?
She was escorted by US Marshals due to angry mobs yelling, screaming, and protesting, but she thought it was a parade.
How old was Ruby when she integrated the school?
Six years old.
What was Fannie Lou Hamer famous quote?
"I'm am sick and tired of being sick and tired".
How manys time of Martin Luther king Jr Arrested?
King was arrested 29 times for his activism, including for his involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What was Jane Bolin Fathers name?
Gaius Charles Bolin
What is the significance of the painting "The Problem We All Live With"?
Artist Norman Rockwell painted this famous picture to represent Ruby’s difficult walk to school, highlighting the racial injustice of the time.
What time did Ida B. Wells rose from
Slavery and Segregation.