The Civil Rights Movement in Black history was a pivotal time in America that sought to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. The movement was primarily focused on achieving legal rights, such as voting rights, equal access to public facilities, and fair employment practices.

Key events and figures in the Civil Rights Movement include:

1. Brown v. Board of Education (1954): This landmark Supreme Court case declared that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).

2. Rosa Parks: In 1955, Rosa Parks, a Montgomery, Alabama seamstress, refused to give up her seat on a crowded bus to a white passenger. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a major civil rights protest led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

3. Little Rock Nine: In 1957, nine African American students faced violent resistance when they attempted to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. President Eisenhower ultimately intervened, sending federal troops to ensure the students could attend school safely.

4. March on Washington (1963): More than 250,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was during this event that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

5. Civil Rights Act (1964) and Voting Rights Act (1965): The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, while the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to overcome legal barriers used to disenfranchise African Americans.

These and other events of the Civil Rights Movement were instrumental in advancing the cause of racial equality and justice in America. Many courageous individuals and organizations fought tirelessly for equal rights, paving the way for greater opportunities and freedoms for African Americans and other marginalized groups.