"Civil Rights Movement" (concept)

The Civil Rights Movement was a social and political effort in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. It sought to secure equal rights, voting rights, and justice through protests, legal challenges, and activism. Led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., the movement challenged unjust laws and practices, helping to dismantle institutional racism. Its success resulted in important legislation, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, fostering greater racial equality and social justice in American society.