This website explores the Civil Rights Movement from the 1950s to the 1990s. This era not only transformed the United States by challenging racial discrimination and segregation but also set a precedent for movements advocating for civil rights and social justice around the world. It remains a symbol of the power of collective action and the struggle for a more equitable society. The objective of this project is not just to recount historical facts, but to also explore the movement that challenged the status quo of an era diminished by systemic discrimination, segregation, and injustice.
Our first article "Breaking the Chains of Segregation: The Long Road to Integrated Education in America" analyzes the journey of desegregating public education in America. By using pivotal events such as Brown v. Board of Education and The Birmingham Campaign shaped the way we provide legal, political, and moral foundations for the struggle against racial inequality in the United States.
The second article "L.A. Riots and the Origins of African American-Korean Tensions" explore the systemic issues that led to the Los Angeles riots of 1992. Through an in-depth analysis, we can see the social, cultural, and economic factors that greatly contributed to the misconceptions and misunderstandings between the African American and Korean American communities in Los Angeles.
The third article "Civil Rights and Liberties: Manzanar Relocation Center" illustrates the physical, emotional, and mental experiences that Japanese Americans, more specifically the Japanese American children, endured during the World War II internment camp period from 1942 to 1945.
For the fourth article, "The "Battle" for Alcatraz: How the Infamous Prison Became a Frontier of Native American Civil Rights" explores themes of Native resistance during the 1969-1971 Alcatraz Occupation by the organization Indians of All Tribes (IAT) and how their efforts went on to influence Native Civil Rights movements like AIM (American Indian Movement) and create an enduring legacy of Native civil liberties.
Lastly, the fifth article "Civil Voting Rights" showcases the Civil Voting rights from 1957 to 1965 by highlighting the struggles African Americans faced to pursue voting rights while facing systematic backlash.
Through our comprehensive analyses and targeted investigations, our shared aim is to shed light on the challenges and adversities faced by various communities. This knowledge is essential for gaining insights into the diverse groups to foster the foundation for a fair and equitable society.