Civil Rights Movement

/ ˌsɪv.əl ˈraɪts ˌmuːv.mənt / movement /

RE: ACTIVISM, AMERICA, EQUALITY, HISTORY, JUSTICE, RACE

The civil rights movement was a major social and political campaign in the United States, mainly during the 1950s and 1960s, that fought to end racial segregation and discrimination, especially against Black Americans. It aimed to secure equal rights under the law, including fair access to voting, education, housing, and public services. The movement used non-violent protest, civil disobedience, legal action, and community organising to challenge deeply rooted systems of racism and injustice.

It was led by a wide range of individuals and groups, from nationally recognised figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X, to countless local activists, students, and faith leaders. Key moments include the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery marches. The movement led to historic laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and it continues to influence global struggles for racial justice, equity, and human rights today.

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