The Civil Rights Movement

The African American civil rights movement was a long journey for African American nationwide. The success involved many people, hardships and time in order to advance the African American community in America. The purpose of the movement was to achieve their rights, cease discrimination, and racial segregation.

The African Americans managed to solve their conflict and resolution through acts of non-violence and struggle. Even though the actions taken by Malcolm X were of good intentions, they ended up causing a ripple between African Americans. On the other hand Martin Luther King Jr. identified that if people were going to respond to hatred with more hatred then there will be little chances for change and substance which was never understood by Malcolm. He was, of course, powerful and strong as an Africa American commanding huge followers and believers, but things did not end well as Malcolm X dies in the hand of his own people. This meant that change cannot be made through dividing a nation but through uniting the people. Therefore Civil Rights Movements of the 1960s would have not had the same impact if they had been led by Malcolm X instead of Martin Luther King.

The African-American Civil Rights Movement is the struggle that African Americans had to endure in order to enjoy the liberties offered to all citizens of the United states today. Before it, the United States was still in darkness, with racism having a firm grip on most souls. Since its beginnings, it was a topic of debate not only by the top ranking government officials, but also by normal citizens. The African-American Civil Rights Movement is undoubtedly one of the most revered and memorable moments in our country’s history.

It was just a single line in a speech given more than fifty years ago, yet many still remember it as one of the most important turning points in Southern political history and the American civil right movement. As many civil rights activists were fighting for the abolishment of Jim Crow laws, newly elected Governor George Wallace stood at the podium under the Alabama State House to deliver his inaugural speech which would later cement his legacy amongst the most controversial figures in Southern history. His infamous line, “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever”, represents the pinnacle of the southern struggle between pride and blame (Wallace). To some, George Wallace was an unabashed racist who was the embodiment of white supremacy and opposition toward the civil rights movement in the South. To others, he was a brave fighter for states’ rights amidst one of the most difficult transition periods in the South. Regardless of one’s personal opinions about Gov. Wallace, his influence on many of the themes covered in this course such as the transformation of Southern politics, race relations, and ideals cannot be undermined. The Alabamian stood at the center stage of the southern civil rights movement where his fierce rhetoric and the subsequential outburst of racial violence and anger were forever seared in the region’s memory. By studying George Wallace and his inaugural speech, one can trace the roots and evolution of southern ideals and politics

Civil rights are the rights of individuals to be treated equally and free from discrimination. It allows others to be free from these unfair treatments in many different settings such as one’s education, employment, and housing. Originally, the term “Civil Rights” referred to the efforts of achieving equality for African Americans in all settings. However, today the term is used for all people whether they are black, white, women, or men. It would also include Native Americans, African Americans, and Feminists to be justly treated.

The Civil Rights movement was one of the many protests going on around the world that fought for civil liberties among mass people. All over the world countries were taking down flags that once flew through the wind, which made this the peak time to join the revolution in gaining rights for African Americans in the United States. During this time many black people were sick and tired of being told how and when to do things by a white person. Entire black communities in southern states were completely alienated. They were not allowed to use the same bathrooms, water fountains, parks, theatre’s, gas stations, restaurants, or even to sit in the front of the buss. After years of this discrimination and brutality from white people, including

Another minority group that progressed during the WWII period was the African-American society. High demands of WWII offered more civil rights to the group, yet, they were excluded from the social and political system due to the backlash of white Americans. Hence, African-Americans decided to fight for their equality and civil rights, which came to be known as the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1950-1970). The protest for equality involved methods such as filing court cases, bus boycott, sit-ins, marches, and forming the black panther party. In 1955, Brown v. Board of Education changed the American society by desegregating the schools due to the psychological effects faced by the black kids. In Little Rock Central High School, nine

In the history of the United States there have been many social changes that have occurred. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s was one of the most significant and important for the equality of all people. Since the abolition of slavery in 1863, there had been a continuous conflict between the races of people who live in the United States. African Americans have a history of struggles because of racism and prejudices. Ever since the end of the Civil War, they struggled to benefit from their full rights that the Constitution promised. Jim Crow was laws that enforced racial segregation more than a series of rigid anti-black laws it was like a way of life. Jim Crow in America hasn’t ended its merely redesigned and renamed. According to

Even with the passage of laws that guaranteed equality there were still many racial tensions during, before and after the war years. The large scale movement of African Americans from the South to the industrial centers in the North led to local confrontations over jobs and housing shortages. The Federal government feared a major race war could result. Luckily large scale disturbances did not happen, however there were instances of race riots in 1943 Detroit, and a series of anti-Mexican riots in Los Angeles during the same year. Despite all of these problems, the city of Vanport was officially integrated. The schools were mixed with all of the different ethnic and racial groups, and so were the churches and recreational facilities. Because of this, African Americans were able to form several organizations that helped them protect and expand their rights (citation).

After World War II, African Americans demanded changes in American society. African Americans fought in World War II for their country, but they returned home to discrimination and inequality. In the late 1940s and 50s American society started to overturn some official discrimination against African Americans. In 1947, Jackie Robinson integrated major league baseball (891) and in 1948, Harry Truman desegregated the armed forces. In 1954, the Plessey decision of 1896, which created two societies, one for whites and one for blacks, was overturned in the case of Brown v. Board of Education, creating integrated schools (894). Although the Supreme Court ruled that official school segregation was unconstitutional, blacks still faced many

The African American Civil Rights Movement was a fight for racial justice, desegregation and against discrimination. Even after 100 years of the Emancipation Proclamation, African Americans were living in a segregated and unequal society. They became tired of the injustice and started to get organized. The most common place to get together and express their discontent was in black churches, where Martin Luther King Jr., the leader of the movement, gave speeches to keep the people motivated. He encouraged non-violence tactics of protest; stating “And I want to say, that we are not here advocating violence. I want it to be known throughout Montgomery and throughout this nation that we are Christian people.” (King, 1955) Continuing, “We believe

In the mid 1900’s the civil rights movement was one of the most relevant subjects in America at the time. During this era the United States was facing many issues involving racism. Many historical figures from this period gave motivating speeches and Martin Luther King Jr. became one of the most widely known speakers. Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech gave Americans hope for equality and a better life through making peace. The famous speech is an unforgettable moment in African American history as well as American history. Many people do not know that he also gave a highly important speech 9 years before that. In 1955, King and his supporters demanded freedom and they would do so by declaring a protest. Because he was such a well-known speaker he moved many and the Montgomery bus Boycott would begin shortly thereafter.

Introduction: This paper is about the blacks wanting equal rights like the whites have.Then everything gets out of hand.The fire truck hoses get used on people,the k-9 dogs go attack the people, people go to jail. King goes to jail and writes a report and gets out of jail. Finally, Birmingham takes down the “blacks only” and “whites only” signs from the bathroom and drinking fountains. Blacks now can use any bathroom and drinking fountain they want.

Martin Luther King Jr. changed history not only for African American’s, but for all who live in the United States. Martin was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. As a child Martin attended many public segregated schools throughout Georgia until he graduated at the age of fifteen. Following high school, Martin Luther King Jr. attended many colleges such as, Morehouse College, Crozer Theological Seminary, and Boston University. While studying at Boston, Martin met his wife Coretta, whom which he married and had two children.

The 20th century saw an era full of oppression and racism especially to the minorities. Everyone especially the minorities wanted a good leadership and democracy. The blacks wanted equality both in their political and social life. This brought about a huge demand for freedom and equality. The Civil Rights movement was a long battle for the minorities. At the end however, they came out with victory.