Black people in the South faced segregation and restrictions, Martin Luther King was frustrated with the slow progress, he fought for civil rights through nonviolent actions and sit-ins with SCLC support, white communities resisted sit-ins, and the Nashville mayor favored desegregation due to persistent activism. Kennedy appealed to black voters, and Freedom Rides endured mistreatment.
Segregation in the South: Black people in the South faced numerous restrictions such as being unable to eat at white lunch counters and were subjected to discriminatory practices.
Martin Luther King's Frustration: Martin Luther King, Jr. was frustrated at the end of the 1950s due to the lack of progress in the fight for civil rights and the ongoing racial injustices.
Fight for Civil Rights: Martin Luther King advocated for nonviolent direct action to fight for civil rights and organized efforts like sit-ins, with support from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
White Reactions to Sit-ins: White communities reacted to sit-ins with resistance and hostility towards the civil rights activists.
Nashville Mayor's Decision for Desegregation: The final straw for the Nashville mayor to favor desegregation, especially at lunch counters, was the persistent protests and pressure from civil rights activists.
Kennedy's Appeal to Black Voters: Kennedy secured black southern voters' support and won the 1960 election by emphasizing civil rights and promising changes to address racial inequality.
Freedom Rides and Treatment: The Freedom Rides were initiated by the Congress of Racial Equality and faced challenges and violence, particularly in Alabama where freedom riders were mistreated.
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