The primary aim of the civil rights movement during the 1960s in the U.S. was to achieve racial equality and end discriminatory practices against African Americans. Activists sought to dismantle systemic racism entrenched in laws, including segregated schools and public facilities. Key events, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, featured leadership from figures like Martin Luther King Jr.. The movement sought legislation that culminated in significant laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, reflecting a broader struggle for social justice, equality, and civil liberties.