Civil Rights Movement (jul 26, 1954 – jan 1, 1968)
Description:
This was a movement for people of colour and minorities to gain rights equal to white people in the US as there was intense Segregation and Racism in the Nation that caused for strife and divide. The movement, led by figures like MLK and Malcolm X led to huge strides in rights for minorities in America.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 26, 1954
jan 1, 1968
~ 13 years