Other Civil Rights Movements
Native Americans Constantly mistreated until 1924~ Indian citizenship act Had no rights until then 1968~ Indian Civil Rights Act passed 1988~ Indian Gaming Regulatory Act One of the most impoverished ethnic groups in America
Latino Americans Discriminated against in schools Rights were not protected, even though promised through Hidalgo Chicano Movement began/Cesar Chavez Boycotts and protests/ Farming 1971~ Chicanos finally won their rights and were defined a minority group
Asian Americans Internment camps Need I say more? 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act~ allowed Asians to become citizens BUT… they do pretty well, because they rock. Highest median income Most educated
Citizens with Disabilities 1973 Rehabilitation Act~ disallowed discrimination against people in federally funded programs ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Must provide equal access and accommodation for those with disabilities
LGBT Discrimination Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Still discriminated against Employment Housing Public Accommodations Tax benefits Marriage rights Inheritance rights