Sit-in's became a popular tactic for civil rights movements. Ever heard the saying "I'm tired of being tired", that's exactly what's going on in this week's blog. African Americans were tired of the slow pace changes that they believed should have already happened, so instead of waiting for a change they made changes! They used sit-ins, freedom rides, and protest marches to fight segregation, poverty, and unemployment. Although it wasn't the easiest many tactic were used and some outcomes were positive, others were not. The Non-Violent Movement: This movement started in 1955 with the Montgomery Bus Boycott, they protesters used mass boycotts of city buses for 381 days to damage bus companies profit, the supreme court finally ruled segregation of public transportation was illegal. This movement led to the rise of Martin Luther King becoming the president of the SCLC. The non-violent tactic was a smart way to go about things, especially ...
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