civil rights in the 1960's

African Americans have been struggling for equality for many decades. It only seems that during the 1960’s is when there were actual significant advances made. This was about the same time that civil rights came into the political scene. Throughout the South, Blacks were still in the majority, but had no political power what so ever. The Civil Rights Movement gave African Americans a voice and a chance to make a difference. The 1960’s helped …

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