Civil Rights Actions and Legislation

The decision in Brown v. Board of Education forever changed American society. Although significant advancements toward equal rights arose from this case, the fight was not over. African Americans persisted to advocate for civil rights with support from the NAACP; legislation changes; and the Supreme Court became involved in decision making. Join Martina and Terrance as they figure out how a small group of Americans took matters into their own hands and shifted society in a major way.

Essential Question

• How did the lawmaking process, the NAACP, the Supreme Court, and the 1963 March on Washington change public opinion and advance civil rights for African Americans?