Civil Rights Activists

Definition

Civil rights activists were individuals who advocated for equal rights and opportunities for marginalized groups, specifically African Americans, during the Civil Rights Movement. They organized protests, participated in sit-ins, and fought against racial segregation.

Related terms

Jim Crow Laws: These were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the United States after the Reconstruction period.

NAACP: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is an organization that advocates for civil rights and fights against racial discrimination.

Montgomery Bus Boycott: This was a significant event during the Civil Rights Movement where African Americans boycotted public buses in Montgomery, Alabama, to protest segregated seating.