Q. Contributions of African Americans to the Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement was shaped by countless African American leaders and activists. Key figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X played pivotal roles in fighting against racial segregation and inequality. The Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by King, and Parks' courageous act of defiance sparked widespread protests and boycotts. The movement also saw the emergence of prominent organizations, such as the NAACP and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). African American artists, writers, and musicians, like Langston Hughes and Aretha Franklin, used their platforms to express the struggles and hopes of their community, inspiring a nation to demand change. Their collective efforts ultimately led to landmark legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.