event in the Civil Rights Movement

An event in the Civil Rights Movement is a historically specific occurrence—such as a protest, march, court decision, or legislative action—that contributed to the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.

Aliases (3)

• civil rights era event ×1
• desegregation campaign ×1
• event in the civil rights movement ×1

Instances (6)

• Greensboro sit-ins ("event in the civil rights movement")
• Albany Movement ("desegregation campaign")
• Turnaround Tuesday
• Selma to Montgomery marches
• Murder of Emmett Till ("civil rights era event")
• Marquette Park march