Civil Rights March
People protested peacefully by participating in Civil Right's Marches led by Dr. King.
Freedom Rides
Protesters sometimes took long bus rides called Freedom Rides as a way to draw attention to inequalities in Civil Rights.
Frederick Douglass
(1818-1895) A former slave, Douglass became a leading figurehead in the anti-slavery movement. One of the most prominent African American leaders of the Nineteenth Century. His autobiography of life as a slave, and his speeches denouncing slavery – were influential in changing public opinion.
Maya Angelou
American poet, writer and civil rights campaigner. Her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) was received to wide-acclaim, she redefined the genre of autobiography to promote a different perspective on Africa-Americans.
