10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the American Civil Rights Movement
10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the American Civil Rights Movement
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American Civil Rights Movement began in the early 1950s and lasted until the late 1960s.
This movement aims to fight racial discrimination and fight for equal civil rights for everyone, regardless of the color of their skin.
One of the main characters of this movement is Martin Luther King Jr., a Baptist priest who is famous for his inspirational speech and non-violent resistance tactics.
Besides Martin Luther King Jr., there are also other figures such as Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Thurgood Marshall who play a role in this movement.
American Civil Rights Movement gave rise to many demonstrations and protests throughout the country, including well -known protests in Birmingham, Alabama and March on Washington.
In 1964, the US Congress passed the Civil Rights Law, which prohibited racial discrimination in work, education, and public places.
In 1965, other laws, namely the right to vote, were applied to eliminate obstacles that prevent African-Americans from voting.
During this movement, many people were injured or even died in clashes with security forces or groups that oppose this movement.
Although this movement brings significant positive changes to the civil rights of African-Americans, there is still a lot of work that must be done to overcome racism and injustice that still exists in the United States.
American Civil Rights Movement has become an inspiration for other civil rights movements around the world, including anti-apartheid movements in South Africa.
