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Jun 29, 2018 · Learn how the United States has made progress toward ensuring freedom and equality for its citizens in various historical moments, from the Declaration of Independence to the Freedom to Marry ruling. Explore the challenges, achievements and controversies of each milestone in the American journey.
- Sarah Pruitt
Nov 30, 2020 · Learn how black Americans chose sides during the American Revolution, whether for emancipation, liberty, or loyalty. Explore the roles, motives, and challenges of free and enslaved black soldiers in the Continental and British armies.
Oct 27, 2009 · The civil rights movement was a struggle for justice and equality for African Americans that took place mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. Among its leaders were Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X,...
- Martin Luther King Jr. delivers a speech to a crowd of approximately 7,000 people on May 17, 1967, at UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza in Berkeley, California.
- Malcolm X. In stark contrast to King's championing of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience, Malcolm X famously preached defending oneself "by any means necessary," thus sparking what many considered to be a radicalized, potentially violent version of the civil rights movement.
- Rosa Parks. Often referred to as "the mother of the civil rights movement," Rosa Parks, a seamstress, put a spotlight on racial injustice when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955.
- John Lewis. John Lewis, who's served as a Georgia congressman since 1986, learned about nonviolent protest while studying at Nashville's American Baptist Theological Seminary and went on to organize sit-ins at segregated lunch counters.
Apr 30, 2019 · 1. The Marquis de Lafayette was only 19 years old when he journeyed from his native France to the fledgling American colonies to offer his military service to the Continental Army. The idealistic aristocrat reported to George Washington himself, and the two soon developed a father-son-like bond that would last the rest of their lives.
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1865, formally abolished slavery throughout the United States. But ending slavery was only a first step toward securing full freedom and citizenship rights for African Americans.
The report examines the global trends and challenges of freedom and democracy over the past five decades, highlighting the achievements and setbacks of civil society and governments. It covers topics such as war, coups, media freedom, elections, and human rights violations.
