The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal era in American history aimed at ending racial discrimination and securing equal rights for African Americans. Here are some of the major events:

1. Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

Landmark Supreme Court decision that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

2. Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956)

Sparked by Rosa Parks’ arrest, this boycott of city buses in Montgomery, Alabama, protested segregation in public transportation and marked a significant start to the movement.

3. Little Rock Nine (1957)

A group of nine African American students enrolled at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas faced violent opposition, leading to federal intervention to ensure their right to attend.

4. Sit-in Movement (1960)

Nonviolent protests began at segregated lunch counters, where activists, including college students, would sit and demand service, leading to the desegregation of many establishments.

5. Freedom Rides (1961)

Interracial groups rode buses into the segregated South to challenge noncompliance with federal laws prohibiting segregation in interstate travel.

6. March on Washington (1963)

A massive rally where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, emphasizing the demand for jobs and freedom.

7. Civil Rights Act (1964)

Landmark legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment and public accommodations.

8. Voting Rights Act (1965)

This act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans, particularly in the South, and outlawed discriminatory voting practices.

9. Selma to Montgomery Marches (1965)

A series of marches advocating for voting rights, culminating in a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, which was met with violence.

10. Fair Housing Act (1968)

This act aimed to eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunities regardless of race.

These events collectively represented the struggle for civil rights and significantly advanced the cause of racial equality in the United States.