10 Interesting Fact About Civil rights and social movements

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• The Civil Rights Movement began in the 19th century in the United States in response to the discrimination and racial injustice experienced by African-Americans.
• Civil rights movements became increasingly popular in the 1950s and 1960s, when people began to protest racial segregation that still existed throughout the country.
• One of the famous figures in the civil rights movement is Martin Luther King Jr. He is famous for his famous speech, I have a Dream, which he delivered in March 1963.
• During the Civil Rights Movement, many peaceful protests were carried out, including a boycott and demonstration.
• In addition to the Civil Rights Movement, there are also other social movements, including feminist movements, LGBTQ movements, and environmental movements.
• Social movements often fight for minority rights that are less recognized or ignored by the community or government.
• One example of the famous social movement is the #Metoo movement, which fights for women's rights and stop sexual harassment.
• Most social movements are triggered by events that trigger concerns or anger in the community, such as police violence or racial discrimination.
• Social movements often use social media to expand their messages and mobilize support.
• Although the social movement has fought for a lot of progress in an effort to achieve social equality and justice, there is still a lot of work that must be done to solve this problem and ensure the rights of all people are recognized and respected.