In American politics, the Civil Rights movement generally refers to the struggle from 1945 to 1970 to outlaw racial discrimination and establish full equality under the law to all Americans. Acts of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience — including boycotts, sit-ins, and marches — brought attention to the plight of African Americans and created political pressures that led to broad legal reforms. Notable achievements in the Civil Rights movement include the Civil Rights Act of 1964, banning discrimination based on race in public places and employment practices, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which restored and protected voting rights for all citizens.
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