The community of Los Angeles became involved with the Civil Rights Movement in 1956 duringthe Montgomery Bus Boycott. The Civil Rights Exhibition premiering at the Museum of SocialJustice will introduce you to many of the dedicated artists, women and men who fought forFreedom, Justice and Equality in America. Most people are unaware of the important and criticalrole that Los Angeles citizens played in the struggle. Finally, audiences will be able to see thefaces of the Los Angeles heroes from the entertainment, religious, political, and educationalcommunities that placed their lives and careers on the line for the rights of African Americans.Their collective efforts contributed to the success of the American Civil Rights Movement.This exhibition crosses color lines and reflects the great people of Los Angeles who participated inthe March On Washington, lobbied for the Civil Rights Bill, the Voting Rights Act, the PublicAccommodations Act and helped to create social justice in America. The Civil Rights Movementwas born out of the frustration of 244 years of African American Slavery from 1619, 100 years ofJim Crow Segregation and recently from the cries of injustice in Ferguson, New York, Clevelandand Charleston. This exhibit is designed to inspire dialogue and peaceful solutions for socialinjustices anywhere they may exist.Visit the museumofsocialjustice.org and join us on Facebook.Museum Hours – Thursday-Saturday, 10AM-3PM, Sunday 10AMam-1PM115 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 613-1096
The Museum of Social Justice
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