Rosa Parks: Civil rights activist who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger.
Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956) Explained
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal civil rights protest in which African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama, boycotted the city’s segregated bus system for over a year, leading to the eventual desegregation of buses.
Civil Rights Act of 1957 Explained
The Civil Rights Act of 1957 was the first federal civil rights legislation passed since Reconstruction, aimed at protecting the voting rights of African Americans.
Civil rights movement Explained
The civil rights movement was a social and political movement in the United States that aimed to secure equal rights and end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.