Transcript Civil rights movement challenges and changes 1965-68

Northern Segregation
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While the civil rights battles were fought in
the South, African Americans in the rest of
the nation experienced de facto
segregation which in many ways was more
difficult to deal with than de jure
segregation. The anger within the black
community grew over discrimination in
housing, education and employment. A
series of urban riots and conflicts beginning
in 1964 and culminating in numerous
uprisings in 1967 and 1968 gripped the
major U.S. cities.
SUPPORT
De facto segregation and de jure
segregation
 Watts Riot 1965
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3d
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 Detroit Riot 1967
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjsRG
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New Leaders and Movements
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Beginning with Malcolm X in the early
1960s, a new group of young black leaders
emerged. These leaders stressed a more
militant and confrontational approach to
changing American society. One of the
most powerful of these groups the Black
Panthers sought to control their own
destiny by emphasizing self-defense and
preaching armed revolt. Yet they provided
essential services to their communities and
thus won support within the inner cities.
SUPPORT
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Malcolm X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSgUT
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mb2Bx
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xXB48lOlE&NR=1
Black Panthers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6tcwIFF
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Death of Dr. King
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By 1966 Dr. King and other black leaders
began turning more of their attention to the
de facto segregation of in the rest of the
nation. The civil rights movement met with
severe opposition that included threats and
violence. Ultimately Dr. King was
assassinated in 1968 while supporting a
workers in Memphis TN. The urban
centers of the U.S. exploded in the worst
riots of the decade.
Support
Riots after murder of Dr. King
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8c8
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LEGACY OF THE MOVEMENT
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De jure segregation had been successfully
defeated yet de facto remained a way of
life around the U.S. Blacks had more
political and economic rights than ever
before and the integration of the races
would continue to the present. Yet many
blacks continued to struggle in cities and
rural areas that provided little material
assistance and often limited the
opportunities that other Americans enjoyed.
SPECIFIC GAINS
Increased educational opportunity
 Political power is increased
 Black culture and contributions to
society are recognized
 Affirmative action programs
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