The Civil Rights Movement sought to rally support for the rights of African Americans primarily through organizations like the NAACP and leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. This movement addressed systemic racism and the institutional segregation prevalent in the United States. Key strategies included nonviolent protests, legal challenges, and grassroots activism, which aimed to raise public awareness and mobilize communities. Landmark events, like the March on Washington and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, galvanizing national attention toward racial injustices, ultimately led to significant legislative changes, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, transforming American society and advancing civil rights.