Brown v. Board of Education: A Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. This landmark decision paved the way for desegregation efforts throughout the country.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: This legislation outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in various aspects of public life including employment, education, and public accommodations.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: An act aimed at overcoming barriers such as literacy tests and poll taxes that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote. It played a significant role in increasing voter registration among African Americans.