Yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day. So we're all kinds of excited to have a day off school and sometimes we forget why we are celebrating a day. If you would like to read more about the Civil Rights Movement, scroll down and click the button to check out the library books you can hold! Here's how he directly impacted the United States: It’s because of Martin Luther King and the efforts of his supporters that America came to understand the power of nonviolent protest. When his nonviolent efforts were met with violence, it actually garnered empathy and support for his cause. The public was swayed to such a magnitude that major acts of Congressional power were set in motion. King was largely responsible for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in the workforce and public accommodations based on “race, color, religion, or national origin.” The Voting Rights Act protects African Americans’ right to vote. He also played a major part in the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. This prevents people from banning black people from any sort of housing, be it a rental or a sale. Even until the day he died, King never allowed fear to triumph. He unified people together under a common goal. Today, you won’t find black people and white people forced to sit in separate sections on a bus or drink from separate water fountains in a public space. Although prejudice remains, the tide is shifting in a way where the racists of the world are scorned, and not innocent African Americans. You can also check out this fun Kid President video! And when you're done, be sure to check out the Civil Rights books in the library!
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