Civil Rights Movement Crossword

Southern laws which separated the races after Plessy v. Ferguson
NAACP secretary who prompted the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat in 1955
pastor & civil rights leader who led SCLC and organized non-violent protests throughout the south
early 60s movement by SNCC & CORE members to desegregate buses in the South
Black Muslim (NoI) spokesman who called for armed self-defense against white racism & violence
oldest civil rights organization which worked for equality through court cases
1st group of black students who were able to attend an all white school because President Eisenhower used the military to enforce the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
A black political organization that was against peaceful protest and for violence if needed. The organization marked a shift in policy of the black movement, favoring militant ideals rather than peaceful protest; "advocating self-rule for American blacks"
the enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.
the action or process of integrating
Segregation based on laws
secret domestic militant organizations in the United States, originating in the southern states and eventually having national scope, that are best known for advocating white supremacy and acting as terrorists while hidden behind conical hats
August 28, 1963
A federal law that authorized federal action against segregation in public accommodations, public facilities, and employment.
A march that was attempted three times to protest voting rights, with many peaceful demonstrators injured and killed. Led by MLK. Resulted in Voting Rights Act.
American civil rights lawyer, first black justice on the Supreme Court of the United States; an advocate for the rights of minorities and the poor.
militant founder/leader of the Black Panthers
segregation based on customs or traditions