The Civil Rights Movement in the United States was a powerful and organized effort by African Americans and their allies to end racial segregation and discrimination, and to secure equal rights and opportunities for all citizens. One of the most notable aspects of the Civil Rights Movement was the series of nonviolent protests and demonstrations that took place throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

Some of the most significant protests in Black history include:

1. Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956): Following the arrest of Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, the African American community organized a boycott of the city's buses. The boycott lasted for over a year and eventually led to a Supreme Court ruling that declared segregation on public transportation unconstitutional.

2. Lunch Counter Sit-Ins (1960): In response to segregated lunch counters in department stores and restaurants, African American students staged nonviolent sit-ins throughout the South. These protests drew national attention to the issue of segregation and helped galvanize support for the Civil Rights Movement.

3. Birmingham Campaign (1963): Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Birmingham Campaign was a series of nonviolent protests and marches to desegregate public facilities and businesses in Birmingham, Alabama. The brutal response by local authorities, including the use of police dogs and fire hoses on protesters, shocked the nation and helped spur the passage of civil rights legislation.

4. Selma to Montgomery March (1965): The voting rights movement in Selma, Alabama culminated in a series of marches from Selma to the state capital in Montgomery to demand equal voting rights for African Americans. The first attempt, known as "Bloody Sunday," was met with violent resistance from law enforcement, but eventually led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

These protests and many others were instrumental in bringing about legislative changes and advancing the cause of civil rights in America. They demonstrated the power of nonviolent resistance and the determination of African Americans to fight for equality and justice.