What were the major successes and failures of the
civil-rights movement from 1961 to 1968?
During that time
television brought some African-Americans video or pictures that shows black
were struggles for racial equality. The violent of black was noticeable in
southern states such as Alabama. It led
Kennedy to take an action after some pictures which he submit a comprehensive
civil right bill to Congress. After
that, the president went to the television to define civil right and he states
that race has no place in American life or law.” ” Boyer, 691". In that
time established “Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act”. Civil rights act was
focusing on school segregation and equal opportunity on jobs. So, it was good
step that engage law with civil rights to be stronger and no one can break it. Furthermore,
it was not just for black, they added religion, national origin and gender in
the rights. The main aim of that is people are equal no matter what your
religion or your color. Voting rights was for ensure that blacks can vote and
protect them especially in states that don’t believe of the equality. As the
result of that political power in the South held by whites are no longer of
just them. Black Power was militant movement for black autonomy and
self-respect. It gave them power to express themselves more since they were
silent all that years. It had a good impact on African-American which led them
to create groups and studies programs to encourage them to study. The only
problem that African- Americans faced was the poverty.
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