The fight for civil rights refers to the struggle for equal rights and opportunities regardless of race or ethnicity. It encompasses efforts made by individuals and groups throughout history to combat racial discrimination, segregation, and promote equality under the law.
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Brown v. Board of Education: Landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People): A prominent civil rights organization founded in 1909 dedicated to fighting against racial discrimination.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: Legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.