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.