The Civil Rights Movement in Black history refers to a period of social and political activism in the United States, primarily during the 1950s and 1960s, that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and to secure legal rights and protections for them. The movement was characterized by nonviolent protests, marches, sit-ins, and legal battles to challenge and change racist laws and practices.

Key events and figures in the Civil Rights Movement include:

1. Brown v. Board of Education (1954): Supreme Court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional, leading to the desegregation of schools across the country.

2. Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956): A successful protest against racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Alabama, led by Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.

3. Civil Rights Act of 1964: Landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and ended segregation in public places.

4. Voting Rights Act of 1965: Legislation that aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from voting.

5. March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963): A historic gathering where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for equality and civil rights for all Americans.

6. Selma to Montgomery marches (1965): Series of marches in Alabama to demand voting rights for African Americans, which helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

These and other efforts of the Civil Rights Movement played a crucial role in advancing equal rights for African Americans and shaping the modern civil rights landscape in the United States.