The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and 70s sought to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States. This pivotal social justice movement aimed to secure equal rights for African Americans and combat systemic racism, primarily through nonviolent protests, legal challenges, and grassroots organizing. Key figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X played vital roles in advocating for civil rights. Landmark events included the March on Washington in 1963 and the passage of critical legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which significantly advanced the cause of racial equality.