Civil Rights Leaders

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In his Atlanta address, he wanted Black Americans to work hard in their jobs, go to through vocational programs, and earn their respect & eventually civil rights.

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Booker T Washington

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As a response to another early leader, he disagreed on obtaining rights slowly; instead, focused on promoting higher education (college) & political involvement.

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WEB DuBois

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Booker T Washington & WEB DuBois fought for Civil Rights during..

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Early Civil Rights movement in early 1900s

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I was the first African American to play in the major league of baseball. My actions helped bring more opportunities for other African Americans.

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Jackie Robinson

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Mexican American leader who worked to ensure fair treatment for farm workers.

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Cesar Chavez

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I was a lawyer who fought for all people to have equal rights. I became the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court.

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Thurgood Marshall

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Selected Accomplishments of Dolores Huerta: • Secured disability insurance for California farmworkers • Directed a national grape boycott to protest the dangers of pesticides for farmworkers • ______?_______

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Negotiated to secure better working conditions for farmworkers

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I was an African American woman who refused to give up my seat on a bus to a white man. I worked for all people to have equal rights.

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Rosa Parks

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I was an African American minister. I gave speeches and led marches as part of my work to make sure all people were treated fairly. My most famous speech is my “I have a dream” speech.

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Martin Luther King Jr

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Who was a co-founder of the United Farm Workers, led many boycotts, and successfully organized strikes and labor so farm workers got better pay?

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Dolores Huerta