1950s activism

In the 1950s, activism was driven by efforts to challenge racial segregation and discrimination, most notably through the Civil Rights Movement. Organizations like the NAACP fought legal battles against unfair laws, while individuals and groups organized protests, marches, and sit-ins to push for equal rights for African Americans. The decade saw landmark events such as the 1954 Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared segregated schools unconstitutional. This era marked the beginning of widespread social activism that aimed to dismantle institutional racism and promote racial justice in American society.