New France Region, Louisiana, played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement in the US. Where its African-American community fought and strived for their fundamental civil rights and desegregation. 

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A significant event that took place in Louisiana in 1953 was the Baton Rogue Bus Boycott. The Baton Rogue Bus Boycott was the first large-scale boycott on segregated transportation in the South. The African-American community stopped using the bus system, causing bus companies and state losses [7]. The boycott led to a compromise but didn't eliminate segregation. However, it showcased that peaceful, tactical protest can work. This boycott inspired many other protests in the South regions.

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Another iconic event was the desegregation of schools. In November 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first African American to attend an all-white elementary school. Ruby Bridges faced much hostility and protest from the white community [8]. The Bridge family was also severely affected by their decision to allow their daughter to study in a white school and were shown great hostility and unfair treatment [8]. This event showcased the courage and resilience of fighting for one's rights and became iconic during the civil rights movement.

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