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The Civil Rights Movement — Glossary
Key terms and definitions from the The Civil Rights Movement course. Each term links to a full explanation.
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2 entriesMalcolm X
A civil rights leader who advocated for Black empowerment and was known for his more militant approach compared to other leaders.
Martin Luther King Jr.
A prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement known for his nonviolent approach to achieving racial [Equality](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/equality).
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6 entriesThe Birmingham Campaign
A series of protests in 1963 aimed at ending segregation in Birmingham, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. and the SCLC.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
A landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The Freedom Rides
A series of bus trips in 1961 aimed at challenging segregation in interstate bus travel across the South.
The March on Washington
A massive civil rights rally held in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
An organization founded in 1957 to coordinate nonviolent protests for civil rights, led by Martin Luther King Jr.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
A landmark piece of legislation aimed at eliminating barriers to voting for African Americans.