The African American Civil Rights Movement

The African American Civil Rights Movement, primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, sought to end racial discrimination and secure equal rights for African Americans in the United States. Fueled by the injustices of segregation and discrimination, leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and organizations such as the NAACP mobilized protests, marches, and legal challenges. Key events included the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery marches. The movement successfully led to significant legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, fundamentally transforming American society by promoting equality.