The powerless black minority struggled to force change upon a powerful and entrenched white majority during the mid 1900’s. At the time, African Americans were seeking freedom from their oppressed lives, through any means necessary. Protests were held throughout the country opposing the unfair treatment and lack of civil rights. Boycotts were held against segregation on busses, and ended with violent consequences. Cases of racial persecution went to court and caused the issue to gain even more recognition. As a whole, blacks did incite change upon the white majority.
