0
During the civil rights decade of the 1960's in America, people in favor of having equal rights for all came from all walks of life. Participants spoke at meetings and civil rights rallies. This group of speakers included public officials, lawyers, the clergy and civil rights activists. Both Presidents Kennedy and Johnson spoke on behalf of equal rights for all no matter what color of their skin.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who spoke for civil rights?
Dr.Martain Luther King Jr
What did muhammad ali do for the civil rights movement?
Muhammad Ali was a great advocate for the civil rights movement. Ali spoke out against white domination. He was awarded the Otto Hahn peace medal for his contributions to the civil rights movement.
What is the meaning of civil rights activists?
People who actively campaign for civil rights.
What do you call people who stand up for civil rights?
Civil Rights Activist.
What does a civil rights movement fight for?
A civil rights movement fights for the rights of all people. A civil rights movement wants to change laws that ensures equality for all people. There are civil rights movements all over the world.
What are the rights of all people to be treated equally under the law called?
Civil rights.
Who spoke out for equal rights?
Many, many people did so
Which 1964 act declared that people no matter their skin color should be treated fairly?
the civil rights
Why is Dr King the most famous of the activists when there where others who did the same thing?
He became the voice and the head of the civil rights movement. When he spoke he told of what could be and how we could be better people. He inspired people to action and was a visionary.
How did martin Luther king work for the civil rights?
he spoke to america to not judge by the color of a person's skin but the content of their character!
Are gay rights civil rights?
Yes, they are absolutely a civil rights issue. All people should be treated equally under the law.
What impacts did Rosa Parks have on the civil rights movement?
she stood up for the civil rights of black people.
