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1950's South  Vahe Ghazarian

One important event that occurred in the 1950s was the civil rights movement. There was still much racism and sexism going on in the 1950s, especially towards African-Americans. Many people were committed to making change but it wasn't easy. "Tens of thousands of people of all races risked not just their standing in the community, but also their lives, in the hope of building a coalition for racial equality that could not possibly be ignored"(Duncan). African-Americans and young college students protested together, fighting for protected equal rights. The civil rights movement gave them equal rights and opportunities but it also created a peaceful environment. Martin Luther King was a great influence on the civil rights movement. He also helped stop racism and allow all Americans to have equal right and equal opportunities.