Bibliography Primary Sources MLA Citation: "No school in our state will be integrated.". PBS, 8 Aug. 2006. Web.

26 Dec. 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/sources/ps_schools.html>. Abstract: On this website, it explains the first-hand details of when Ross Barnett would not allow an African American to be admitted into a university. As well, he defied the orders of the Supreme Court. He believed that it was a state matter only. Therefore, President Kennedy sent troops there to calm riots and to ensure that James Meredith be enrolled into the University of Mississipii. MLA Citation: Rules for Riding Desegregated Buses. PBS, 23 Aug. 2006. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/sources/ps_bus.html>. Abstract: During this time of bus segregation, a bus boycott protest was happening. In 1956, however, bus segregation was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, and they gave some suggestions to bus drivers and companies alike of how they should treat their customers of every color and race. MLA Citation: Nonviolence and Racial Justice, 1957. PBS, 23 Aug. 2006. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/sources/ps_nonviolence.html>. Abstract: In this one, Martin Luther King Jr. received his PhD, was declared the leader of the civil rights movement, and he had a child. He believed that nonviolence was stronger than violence, and he proved it. Nonviolence withstood the violent assaults, and it eventually won. The universe is on the side of justice no matter what because that is morally humane. MLA Citation: On the Verge of a Dangerous Racial Conflagration. PBS, 23 Aug. 2006. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/sources/ps_till.html>.

Abstract: Morrow had some doubt about being a staff member in the White House because he was an African American and the first one if I might add. As a result, the President never really brought up any conversation and discussions about civil rights and inequality. As a result, the public resented Morrow in turn because there was no talk of equality. However, the other staff members usually pushed Morrows ideas to the side. MLA Citation: Patience is a Dirty and Nasty Word. PBS, 23 Aug. 2006. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/sources/ps_washington.html>. Abstract: In 1963, John Lewis gave an inspirational speech on civil rights, which was followed by Martin Luther King Jrs I Have a Dream speech. He declared that equality should benefit all people. And all people should be allowed to purse freedom as well as any job they are qualified for. The revolution is a serious one. Because of their courage, will, and determination, they will not stop. MLA Citation: Equal Opportunity is Not Enough. PBS, 23 Aug. 2006. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/sources/ps_bakke.html>. Abstract: In this one, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced the creation of the Voting Rights Act. It will be one of the most important policies in US history. This is definitely a profound beginning for the battle of civil rights, and that beginning is freedom.

Secondary Sources MLA Citation: Martin Luther King Jr.. 2012. The History Channel website. Dec 26 2012, 3:31 http://www.history.com/topics/martin-luther-king-jr. Abstract: This basically describes the life story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He led the civil rights movement. He also gave his most inspiring speech at the March of Washington, which was entitled I Have a Dream. It also talks about his battle for civil rights and his later life. It discusses his accomplishments, such as receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. MLA Citation: This Day in History: 05/17/1954 Brown v. Board of Education. 2012. The History Channel website. Dec 26 2012, 3:33 http://www.history.comhttp://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/5/17. Abstract: With this one, it describes a court case pertaining to allowing African Americans into public schools and facilities where white-colored people were allowed in. Linda Brown was denied access into a local school in Topeka, so it went to court. As a result, this was ruled unconstitutional, and she won the case, which allowed her to be admitted into the school. MLA Citation: Rosa Parks. 2012. The History Channel website. Dec 26 2012, 3:33 http://www.history.com/topics/rosa-parks. Abstract: Rosa Parks was an inspirational woman who defied the law and refused to give up her seat for a white man. As a result, she was arrested. This sparked an outburst within the African American community. However, after about a year of protests, the Supreme Court finally deemed bus segregation unconstitutional. In 1999, she was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, a prestigious award, which is of the highest honor any person could receive within the United States of America.

MLA Citation: Aziz, Sahar. Freedom means being able to wear the veil, too. CNN, 5 Dec. 2012. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/05/freedom-meansbeing-able-to-wear-the-veil-too/?iref=allsearch>. Abstract: A Muslim woman was treated as a terrorist-like figure in a bank. She was asked to be escorted to a teller by a security guard because she was wearing a religious veil. This goes against the freedom of religion, but to them, it goes against their no hat and not hood security policy. MLA Citation: Outraged Users File Civil Suit Against Instagram. Fox, 24 Dec. 2012. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/2012/12/24/outraged-users-file-civil-suitagainst-instagram/>. Abstract: This civil suit was because Instagram was going to allegedly sell its users photographs without compensation. If someone deleted their account, they would be forfeiting all rights to their previous photos, and Instagram would be allowed to use them at their own free will. As a result, making an account was supposedly at the discretion of the user. MLA Citation: Slavery in America. 2012. The History Channel website. Dec 26 2012, 3:37 http://www.history.com/topics/slavery. Abstract: Slavery has been going on since 1619 when the first slaves were brought Virginia. However, it was eventually abolished thanks to President Abraham Lincoln. Unfortunately, this wasnt the end of it. This end eventually led to a new beginning, and this beginning was racial segregation and racism. MLA Citation: This Day in History: 7/2/1964 - Johnson Civil Rights Act. 2012. The History Channel website. Dec 26 2012, 3:36 http://www.history.comhttp://www.history.com/this-day-inhistory/7/2.

Abstract: President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which promotes equality within the United States to all its legal citizens, and race and color cannot be looked badly at. We gained freedom, and because of this, we were granted the ability to have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. MLA Citation: Civil Rights Movement. 2012. The History Channel website. Dec 26 2012, 3:37 http://www.history.com/topics/civil-rights-movement. Abstract: This basically explains the timeline of the civil rights movement with its major contributor being Martin Luther King Jr. Other major factors included Rosa Parks and Lyndon B. Johnson. As well, it explains the end to the civil rights movement when African Americans gained freedom and equality. MLA Citation: Supreme Court to tackle key voting rights provision. CNN, 9 Nov. 2012. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/09/us/supreme-court-votingrights/index.html?iref=allsearch>. Abstract: In this one, they were debating whether to allow minorities access into election centers. They are discussing to change the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As well, it will probably be one of the biggest tackles the Supreme Court will ever have to go through in their history. MLA Citation: High court and gay marriage: A 'major event in American history'. CNN, 7 Dec. 2012. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/07/supreme-court-will-tacklesame-sex-marriage/?iref=allsearch>. Abstract: The debate to permit same-sex marriage in all fifty states is being discussed. As well, it is being called a major event in American history, if they do decide to allow it. MLA Citation: Danzico, Matt. Racism evident behind some US social media. BBC, 26 Nov. 2012. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20500031>.

Abstract: In this one, it discusses the impact our social media has caused with racism. When President Obama was elected, many people including college students expressed their shock and anger on Facebook and Twitter. With this, they resorted to using behind-the-scene tactics instead of going into the frontlines. MLA Citation: Schueneman, Mary K. "A Leavening Force: African American Women And Christian Mission In The Civil Rights Era." Church History 81.4 (2012): 873-902. Academic Search Premier. Web. 26 Dec. 2012. Abstract: This article describes the life of two women who broke the color and race barrier, and they allowed other women to follow their footsteps. They also became activists to promote equality within civil rights.