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Southern Christian Leadership Conference, churches link together to inform blacks about changes in the Civil Rights Movement, led by MLK Jr., was a success

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, college kids participate in Civil Rights, stage sit-ins and such

to protest at lunch counters that served only whites, African Americans students began staging this

a series of political protests against segregation by Blacks and Whites who rode buses together through the American South in 1961

Americans protested the Vietnam War, the draft, etc. with many pickets and protests, some turning violent and leaving people dead....major time of turmoil in the U.S.

1960s to present. argued that the traditional family form is oppressive for women and children. takes away womens independence and that we need to start looking at families differently (REINVISIONING THE FAM)

the momentary present

organization of migrant workers formed to win better wages and working conditions led by Cesar Chevez

United States labor leader who organized farm workers (born 1927)

The movement that occurred during the 1970's that encouraged millions of Americans to become more conscious of their effect on the environment, including sewages draining into lakes and car/ factory pollution being dangerous for the atmosphere.

A book written to voice the concerns of environmentalists. Launched the environmentalist movement by pointing out the effects of civilization development.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

A day created in 1970 about celebrating and caring for the Earth

an independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment

political, social and scientific movement to protect natural resources