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Jim Crow Laws: America’s Era of Racial SegregationThe article "Jim Crow Laws: America’s Era of Racial Segregation" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a guide to how racial segregation shaped American life from the 1870s to the 1960s. It explores the origins of the term "Jim Crow," the laws and court cases that enforced segregation, and the brave individuals and movements that challenged them — leading to major civil rights victories.
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Mahatma Gandhi: His LegacyIn Mahatma Gandhi: His Legacy, host Sanjeev Bhaskar discusses the life of Mahatma Gandhi, his peaceful protests, and his ability to shake the foundations of the British Empire. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
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Five Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights MovementThe article "Five Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores five defining moments that shaped the fight for racial equality in America.
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Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed AmericaThe article "Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins, message, and legacy of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, King’s words captured the hopes of the civil rights movement. The article examines the speech’s impact, historical setting, rhetorical power, and enduring relevance today.
Showing 4 of 4 results for "segregation"
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Jim Crow Laws: America’s Era of Racial SegregationThe article "Jim Crow Laws: America’s Era of Racial Segregation" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a guide to how racial segregation shaped American life from the 1870s to the 1960s. It explores the origins of the term "Jim Crow," the laws and court cases that enforced segregation, and the brave individuals and movements that challenged them — leading to major civil rights victories.
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Mahatma Gandhi: His LegacyIn Mahatma Gandhi: His Legacy, host Sanjeev Bhaskar discusses the life of Mahatma Gandhi, his peaceful protests, and his ability to shake the foundations of the British Empire. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
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Five Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights MovementThe article "Five Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores five defining moments that shaped the fight for racial equality in America.
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Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed AmericaThe article "Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins, message, and legacy of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, King’s words captured the hopes of the civil rights movement. The article examines the speech’s impact, historical setting, rhetorical power, and enduring relevance today.