Television was very important in changing how people felt about the Civil Rights Movement. Here’s how it happened:
Showing Important Events: Big events, like the marches from Selma to Montgomery in 1965, were shown on TV. Millions of people watched. Around 70% of homes in the U.S. had televisions, so lots of people could see what was happening live.
Making Struggles Real: The shocking videos of protests and violence, especially the harsh police response on what became known as "Bloody Sunday," made many people angry and sad. This helped change how the public felt about the movement.
Shaping New Laws: The public's reaction to what they saw on TV helped push for important laws. This included the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support for civil rights reached about 60% in 1965.
Together, these things showed how powerful media could be in building support and changing people’s views on civil rights.
Television was very important in changing how people felt about the Civil Rights Movement. Here’s how it happened:
Showing Important Events: Big events, like the marches from Selma to Montgomery in 1965, were shown on TV. Millions of people watched. Around 70% of homes in the U.S. had televisions, so lots of people could see what was happening live.
Making Struggles Real: The shocking videos of protests and violence, especially the harsh police response on what became known as "Bloody Sunday," made many people angry and sad. This helped change how the public felt about the movement.
Shaping New Laws: The public's reaction to what they saw on TV helped push for important laws. This included the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support for civil rights reached about 60% in 1965.
Together, these things showed how powerful media could be in building support and changing people’s views on civil rights.