Civil rights activists were individuals who advocated for equal rights and opportunities for marginalized groups, specifically African Americans, during the Civil Rights Movement. They organized protests, participated in sit-ins, and fought against racial segregation.
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Jim Crow Laws: These were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the United States after the Reconstruction period.
NAACP: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is an organization that advocates for civil rights and fights against racial discrimination.
Montgomery Bus Boycott: This was a significant event during the Civil Rights Movement where African Americans boycotted public buses in Montgomery, Alabama, to protest segregated seating.