The Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal social movement in the United States, primarily during the 1950s and 1960s, aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. Activists fought for equal rights, particularly in voting, education, and public accommodations, through nonviolent protests and legal challenges. Key figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks emerged, leading landmark events such as the March on Washington and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The movement resulted in significant legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which helped dismantle institutionalized racism.