A prominent civil rights leader is an influential individual who plays a significant role in advocating for equal rights and social justice for marginalized groups, particularly during the civil rights movement in the United States.
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Civil Rights Movement: A mass movement in the United States during the mid-20th century that aimed to secure legal and political rights for African Americans and other minority groups.
Segregation: The enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups, often leading to unequal treatment and limited opportunities for certain individuals or communities.
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People): One of the oldest civil rights organizations in the United States, founded in 1909 with a mission to fight against racial discrimination and promote equal rights.