The Civil Rights Movement was a social and political movement that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans in the United States. It began in the 1950s and continued through the 1960s, with the goal of achieving equal rights for all citizens regardless of race.

Key figures in the Civil Rights Movement include Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and many others who organized and participated in protests, marches, and other nonviolent actions to bring attention to the injustices faced by African Americans.

Major events of the Civil Rights Movement include the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the Selma to Montgomery marches, and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The impact of the Civil Rights Movement was profound, leading to the dismantling of Jim Crow laws, the desegregation of schools and public spaces, and the expansion of voting rights for African Americans. The movement also helped pave the way for other social justice movements and continues to inspire ongoing efforts to combat racism and inequality.