1954

Definition

In this context, 1954 refers to the year when a specific event or landmark case took place. It helps us understand the historical timeline and context in which events occurred.

Related terms

Civil Rights Movement: A social movement advocating for equal rights and treatment for African Americans, which gained momentum during the 1950s and 1960s.

Brown v. Board of Education (II): The follow-up Supreme Court case to Brown v. Board of Education (1954) which dealt with implementing desegregation plans after declaring racial segregation unconstitutional.

Segregationist Policies: Laws and practices aimed at separating people based on their race, particularly prevalent during the Jim Crow era in America.