People
A famous poet that wrote 'Still I Rise'.
Who is Maya Angelou
This word means to separate people based on their skin color.
What is segregation?
This person served in the US House of Representatives from 1987-2020.
(www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-key-figures-in-the-American-civil-rights-movement)
Who was John Lewis?
This word means to deny a person an opportunity because of the color of their skin.
What is discriminate?
This person became famous for refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
Who is Rosa Parks?
These laws were named after a movie character.
What are Jim Crow Laws?
This person was assassinated in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968.
(www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-key-figures-in-the-American-civil-rights-movement)
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
this word means the right of different groups of people to receive the same treatment afforded to other groups.
What is equality?
In 1960 this person integrated an all-white in New Orleans.
(www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-key-figures-in-the-American-civil-rights-movement)
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This word means to refuse to participate in an activity or service to spark change.
What is boycott?