September 7, 1968: Miss America Protest
In the early 1920s women began to have a safe place outside the home. They were given more rights, not abused in the workplace, and were able to express themselves more freely. They stood up for what ...
2 Mai 20175min
April 16th, 1963: "A Letter from Birmingham" is released
Martin Luther King held a peaceful, nonviolent protest in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. It is commonly referred to as the Birmingham movement. Because of King’s harmonious approach to the issue, he gai...
2 Mai 20173min
February 19, 1963: The Feminine Mystique
“The Feminine Mystique” – February 19, 1963 Background Before the early 1960s, women’s purpose was to take care of their families at home and have children. Many women did follow this way of lif...
2 Mai 20174min
April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson makes MLB Debut
April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson makes MLB debut Background: Major League Baseball had been segregated since the late 1800s, even though many teams played in cities that were generally regarded as p...
27 Mar 20174min
