important figure from civil rights era
Malcolm X is likely the civil rights era advocate you are referring to. He was profiled in the book "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" written by Alex Haley. Malcom X was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement advocating for the rights of African Americans through his work with the Nation of Islam.
The Marshall Court (1801-1835) was most influential in terms of shaping the role of the Judicial Branch and the federal government in general. The Warren Court (1953-1969) was most influential in terms of advancing civil rights and incorporating the Bill of Rights to the States.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
There is no 'theme song' to any era!
The most obvious and immediate predecessor of the 1960s civil rights era movement for equal rights to African Americans was abolitionism.
Eddie Lou Cole died on July 2, 1962. He was an American civil rights activist and a significant figure in the movement for racial equality. His death is often remembered in the context of the struggles for civil rights during that era.
Gwendolyn Brooks was a prominent African-American poet who wrote during the Civil Rights era. Other poets of that era include Nikki Giovanni and Sonia Sanchez.
A woman's rights advocate during the civil rights era.
Built an orphanage for black children.
The Civil Rights Movement began after the 13th amendment was passed and the Reconstruction era began after the US Civil War. Therefore, is been going on for over 150 years.
One can learn more about the Civil Rights Era in the house of commons or at their parliament building in their home country, they have lots of laws and everything you need to know about staying legal in your country.