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THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE 1960’S AND TODAY

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Page 1: Civil Rights Movement in the 1960's

THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE 1960’S AND TODAY

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CIVIL RIGHTS

MOVEMENT

The civil right movement was started in the late 40’s and is continuing today except that there are different minority

citizens that are discriminated against.

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CIVIL RIGHTS

MOVEMENT

Virginia was a state that many looked to during the

civil rights movement. Due to the movement being in the deep south – Virginia was

overlooked. Most issues taken to court in VA during this time

were about civil rights.

(Civil Rights Movement in America)

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INTERRACIAL MARRIAGEA VA couple were run out of their hometown who brought a lawsuit against

VA’s laws on interracial marriage. The couple were arrested and subsequently let go only under the condition that they leave the state of VA or dissolve their relationship. Instead they stayed and fought for interracial marriage.

(Love Supreme: An Interracial Romance Triumphs in the 1960’s Virginia).

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RICHMOND 34Due to inspiration from the 1960’s protest groups held by Martin Luther

King, Jr., 34 African Americans went into Thalmiers where they could shop but could not eat in the dining area. These non-violent protesters stood

their ground as they were spin on and called names. There were yelled at and had stuff thrown at them. They were arrested for a briefly. Now VUU is

holding a commemorated memorial to the historical event in Richmond VA(Squire, 2010).

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FORD T. JOHNSON JR. V.

VIRGINIA IN 1963

Mr. Johnson refused to sit in the section of the

courtroom in Richmond, VA that was assigned to

African Americans. He was summoned by the judge who demanded that he

move but instad he stood in front of the judge with

his arms crossed in protest. He was

subsequently found in contempt. His case ending up in front of the Supreme Court where the decision was overturned on April

29, 1963

(Johnson v. Virginia – 373 U. S. 61 (1963), 1963)

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PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

BEING DISCRIMINATE

D AGAINST

People with disabilities are now being

discriminated against in this landmarked case, a

petition was filed against the Health and Human Services who granted money to

people with disabilities but only if they stay in

separated group homes. This violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (Va. Program under civil

rights office scrutiny).

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CHINESE AMERICAN INTERNS WERE

DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY WAL-MART

Chinese Americans were fired from a Wal-mart in

Richmond VA because they protested about the inside issues of discrimination

that they observed. What ever happened to Freedom

of Speech (Helber)?

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SAME SEX MARRIAGE COUPLES FILE COMPLAINT

Same Sex Marriage couples filed complaints by the ACLU of Virginia in order to change the laws regarding same sex

marriages. When God is brought into the picture as in this case whereas He made

couples to be a man and woman, how is it that God is not allowed in our schools or

military; yet is used as a convenience against same

sex couples to marry (Harrison)?

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SUMMARIZATION

Although many great issues from the 1960’s brought

about a more conscious way of thinking towards African

Americans, it has not proven that those hate mongers

learned their lesson. Even today, discrimination exists against Chinese Americans, People with Disabilities, and Same Sex Couples. People

still find a way to bully others not like themselves and it is a sad day that I realize through

research, just how much discrimination has not

changed. African Americans and women fought for their freedom so now prejudicial

people turn their attention to others who they can exploit.

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ReferencesCivil Rights Movement in Virginia. (n.d.). Retrieved from Virginia Historical Web site:

http://vahistorical.org/collections-and-resources/virginia-history-explorer/civil-rights movement-virginia

Harrison, B. (n.d.). Harrison - The biggest civil issue of our time. Retrieved from Times Dispatch Web site:

http://timesdispatch.com

/opinion/thier-opinioin/columnists-blog/columints-blogs/guest-columinst/harrison-the biggest-civil-rights-

issue-of-our-time/article_2263b23-5b1f-5f6d

Helber, S. (n.d.). Interns at a Civil Rights Org Say They Were Fired for Disrespecting Walmart. Retrieved from The

Nation Website:htp://www.thenation.com/175606/interns/175606/interns-civil-rights-org-say-they-were-

fired-disrespecting-walmart#

Johnson v. Virginia - 373 U. S. 61 (1963). (1963, April 28). Retrieved from Supreme Justice Court Web site:

http://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/373/61/case.html

 

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ReferencesLove Supreme: An Interracial Romance Triumphs in 1960s Virgina. (n.d.). Retrieved from Time Web site:

http://life.time.com/history/richard-and-mildre-loving-grey-villet-photos-1996#2Squire, S. (2010, February 22). Richmond 34' commemorate anniversary, get together for

first time since sit-in. Retrieved from NBC Web site: http://nbc12.com/story/12023454/richmond-34-commemorate-anniversary-get-together-for-first-time-since-sit-in

US judge orders Richmond-area college to create $5M reimburse thousands of students. (2013, July 26). Retrieved from Associated Press Web site: http://therepublic.com/view/story/534a4b56279a412aa3f20ba3db28/VA-College-Class-Action

Va. program under civil rights office scrutiny. (n.d.). Retrieved from The Associated Press: http://www.kentucky.com/2013/08/12/27633062/va-program-under-civil-rights.html