Separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences

A human being owning another human being for the purpose of labor.

The "separate but equal" segregation laws state and local laws enacted in the Southern and border states of the United States and enforced between 1876 and 1965

To bring together

1964; banned discrimination in public acomodations, prohibited discrimination in any federally assisted program, outlawed discrimination in most employment.

1965; A law designed to help end formal and informal barriers to African American suffrage.

1929-1968. Pivotal leader of the American Civil Rights movement. Non-violent leader, became youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his efforts to end segregation and racial discrimination.

The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.

A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States

government officers

a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

unfair treatment of a group of people

the ability to accept or put up with different views or behaviors

A negative attitude toward an entire category of people, often an ethnic or racial minority.

to forbid, or not allow

Issued by Abraham Lincoln, it declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."

The highest court in the US

stated that all people born in the US would be treated equally and fairly

The Supreme court ruled that racial segregation of public schools was unfair and violated the 14th amendment of the US constitution.

A refusal to buy or use goods and services.