African American Civil Rights Movements

Definition

The African American Civil Rights Movements refers to a series of social and political movements by African Americans in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. These movements aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination, secure legal protections for African Americans, and ensure equal rights and opportunities.

Related terms

Brown v. Board of Education (1954): This landmark Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, leading to the desegregation of schools across the nation.

Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956): A pivotal event sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, leading to a year-long boycott of Montgomery's segregated bus system and eventually resulting in the desegregation of buses.

March on Washington (1963): A massive political rally held in Washington D.C., where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating for civil rights legislation and equality for all Americans.