Civil Rights protests have been a significant part of Black history, as they were instrumental in challenging racial segregation and discrimination in the United States. Some of the most notable Civil Rights protests include:

1. Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956): One of the first major protests of the Civil Rights Movement, sparked by the arrest of Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus. The boycott lasted for over a year and ultimately led to the desegregation of public transportation in Montgomery, Alabama.

2. Sit-ins (1960): The sit-in movement began when four Black college students from North Carolina A&T University sat down at a whites-only lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. This act of nonviolent protest sparked a wave of sit-ins across the South, challenging segregation in public spaces.

3. Freedom Rides (1961): The Freedom Rides were a series of bus trips through the South organized by civil rights activists to protest segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals. The riders faced violent opposition from white supremacist groups and law enforcement but ultimately helped to desegregate public transportation.

4. March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963): One of the largest Civil Rights rallies in history, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The march was instrumental in advocating for civil rights legislation and drew attention to the ongoing struggle for equality.

5. Selma to Montgomery Marches (1965): A series of three marches in Alabama led by civil rights leaders, including John Lewis and Martin Luther King Jr., to demand voting rights for Black Americans. The first march, known as "Bloody Sunday," was violently suppressed by state troopers, but the subsequent marches helped to galvanize support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

These protests and many others played a crucial role in shaping the Civil Rights Movement and advancing the cause of racial equality in the United States. They demonstrated the power of nonviolent resistance and collective action in challenging injustice and systemic racism.