Austin Tx has an animated political scene but today’s marchers and crowd of resistance was absolutely massive
AUSTIN TX
RESISTANCE
NO KINGS
50501
06.14.25
AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND MASSIVE SHOWING FOR DEMOCRACY TODAY
DEMOCRACY HAS HOPE
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UNITED STATES 🇺🇸 OF AMERICA
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men.” Declaration of Independence
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength.
Photos: See No Kings protests around the country NPR
The American Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal period in U.S. history marked by significant events and actions aimed at dismantling racial segregation and discrimination, particularly against African Americans. Here are some key moments:
Early Milestones (Pre-1950s):
- 1865-1877: Reconstruction Amendments: The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments abolished slavery, granted citizenship to African Americans, and guaranteed voting rights for Black men.
- 1896: Plessy v. Ferguson: The Supreme Court upheld “separate but equal” doctrine, solidifying legal segregation.
- 1909: NAACP Founded: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People began fighting discrimination through legal challenges and advocacy.
- 1948: Desegregation of the Military: President Truman issued an executive order to abolish discrimination in the armed forces.
Key Events of the 1950s:
- 1954: Brown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court declared state-sponsored segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning “separate but equal”.
- 1955: Emmett Till Murder: The brutal murder of a 14-year-old Black boy in Mississippi garnered national attention and fueled outrage.
- 1955-1956: Montgomery Bus Boycott: A year-long boycott of Montgomery buses, sparked by Rosa Parks’ arrest, protested segregated seating and led to a Supreme Court ruling declaring bus segregation unconstitutional.
- 1957: Little Rock Central High School Integration: Federal troops were sent to escort the “Little Rock Nine” students who attempted to integrate the all-white high school, highlighting resistance to desegregation.
Key Events of the 1960s:
- 1960: Sit-In Movement: The Greensboro sit-ins, where Black students refused to leave a segregated lunch counter, sparked similar protests across the South.
- 1961: Freedom Rides: Groups of people of different races rode buses through the South to challenge segregation in interstate travel. They faced violent attacks, which led to federal intervention.
- 1963: Birmingham Campaign: Protests and demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, targeted segregation. This gained national attention and resulted in a negotiated agreement.
- 1963: March on Washington: A large demonstration, which included Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, advocated for civil rights legislation.
- 1964: Civil Rights Act: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed this act, outlawing discrimination in public accommodations, employment, and federally assisted programs.
- 1964: Freedom Summer: Volunteers organized voter registration drives in Mississippi, facing violence and bringing national attention to disenfranchisement.
- 1965: Bloody Sunday: State troopers attacked peaceful marchers in Selma, Alabama, advocating for voting rights. This sparked national outrage and support.
- 1965: Voting Rights Act: President Johnson signed this act, eliminating discriminatory voting practices like literacy tests.
- 1968: Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.: The murder of the civil rights leader led to nationwide riots but also hastened the passage of the Fair Housing Act.
- 1968: Fair Housing Act: This law prohibited discrimination in housing based on race, religion, or national origin.
Ongoing Struggles and Movements:
- The Civil Rights Movement continued to evolve, inspiring other movements for justice and equality.
- While major legislative victories were achieved, challenges like ongoing discrimination, economic disparities, and voting rights issues continue to be addressed.
- Recent events, like the Black Lives Matter movement and protests against police brutality, reflect the ongoing struggle for civil rights.
This list is not exhaustive, but it highlights some of the most significant and influential events that shaped the Civil Rights Movement and continue to impact American society.
Biographical Index of the Framers of the Constitution
For brief biographies of each of the Founding Fathers who were delegates to the Constitutional Convention, select the names or the states below. (* indicates delegates who did not sign the Constitution)
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
- David Brearly (Brearley)
- Jonathan Dayton
- William C. Houston*
- William Livingston
- William Paterson (Patterson)
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
- George Clymer
- Thomas Fitzsimons (FitzSimons; Fitzsimmons)
- Benjamin Franklin
- Jared Ingersoll
- Thomas Mifflin
- Gouverneur Morris
- Robert Morris
- James Wilson
Rhode Island
Rhode Island did not send any delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
South Carolina
Virginia
- John Blair
- James Madison Jr.
- George Mason*
- James McClurg*
- Edmund J. Randolph*
- George Washington
- George Wythe*
