Events
American Civil War ends slavery, not segregationsegregation in the US army abolishedMontgomery bus boycott (Rosa Parks), results in US Supreme Court ending segregation on busesCivil Rights Act allowed African Americans to exercise right to voteAfrican-American Little Rock Nine goes to all white high school to challenge racial segregationUS Freedom Riders protest segregationRight for all Australians to voteMLK Jr leads march in US, makes “I have a dream” speechYirrkala Bark Petition – Aus gov’t recognised Aboriginal law for first timeUS Civil Rights Act: Ban discriminationInspired by USA, Australian Freedom Rides led by Charles Perkins, raising awareness about Aboriginal issuesMigration Act introduced in Australia, making it easier for people of other countries to comeUS Black Power MovementAustralian Wave Hill walk off – A&TSI protest against poor conditions, make a claim for traditional land ownershipReferendum - Over 90% of Australians voted to include Aboriginal people in census + federal lawsEnd of US Civil Rights EraMabo fights to recognise land and rights of Aboriginal people in Aus
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