America's Civil Rights Movement

Definition

The America's civil rights movement refers to the social and political struggle for equal rights and treatment of African Americans in the United States during the mid-20th century. It aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination, primarily through nonviolent protests.

Related terms

Segregation: Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups in public facilities such as schools, transportation, and housing.

Discrimination: Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on factors such as race, gender, religion, or nationality.

Nonviolent Protests: Nonviolent protests are peaceful demonstrations that aim to bring attention to injustices without using physical force or violence.