African American Civil Rights Movement

The African American Civil Rights Movement was a struggle during the 1950s and 1960s aimed at ending racial discrimination and promoting equal rights for African Americans in the United States. Key leaders, like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, advocated for justice through nonviolent protests and legal challenges. Major milestones included the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared segregated schools unconstitutional, and the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which banned discrimination. This movement significantly advanced social justice, civil liberties, and set the stage for ongoing advocacy for equality today.