The African American Civil Rights Movement

The African American Civil Rights Movement has expanded immensely throughout the ages and has been shaped by society and in turn, been shaped by it. The civil rights movement shifted immensely after Martin Luther King Jr.´s horrific assassination. Over the course of the past 50 years, more activists began to rise up to oppression and change followed with it. Many milestones were set and new goals have been established. There are still many more obstacles that need to be faced but every individual continues to achieve the ultimate goal of racial equality. Many important leaders and movements have risen through the struggle of oppression and racism. Some prominent civil right activists are: Gloria Richardson, Dorothy Height, Jimmy Carter, and much more. However, one prominent …show more content…
History). Chisholm had obtained the unimaginable as she participated in government and actively brought change to African Americans. She was one of the founders of the Congressional Black Caucus and “formed a shadow cabinet to oversee federal enforcement of civil rights laws. They asked the president to commit himself unequivocally to the goal of equality for all Americans…” (DISCovering U.S. History). This organization allowed for a common voice for African Americans and used legislative power to create positive change for underrepresented, African American communities. One of the longest standing organizations that continues to fight for African American rights and equality is the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). Its sole goal is to promote equality and safety for African Americans and throughout the civil rights era, its membership has increased dramatically. Currently, one of its primary milestones is “a massive get-out-the-vote campaign. As a result, 1 million more African Americans cast their