What were civil rights activists fighting for in the 1950s and 1960s

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The civil rights activists fighting for the equality of African American people and justice, in the 1950s and 1960s. This fight was led by notable activists like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King jnr. After the civil war, there was still discrimination against blacks and racism was worsening, most especially in the southern states. The Rosa parks incident sparked outrage and protests across America. She was arrested for not giving up her seat in a bus.

In 1954, civil rights movement had a lot of momentum. The supreme court made segregation illegal in public schools. The civil rights act of 1957 allowed all races to vote.