The 1920's resulted in a change in opportunities for women and African Americans. During the 1920's, African American men and women became known for their musical and artistics talents thanks to the Harlem Renaissance. This era was considered a revival of black culture and saw the development of talents like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. The popularity of jazz music allowed men like this to become famous on a national scale.
Along with this, women started to challenge traditional social norms. Instead of being seen strictly a housewife, women (especially flappers) were outgoing, went to speakeasies, and did things that were usually only done by men before this time.
The beginnings of the SCLC started at the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In 1957, as bus boycotts spread across the South, leaders of the MIA and other protest groups met in Atlanta to form a regional organization and coordinate protest activities across the South.
