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Why was there a need for a Civil Rights movement for African Americans in the 1950s and 1960s?

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The civil rights movement was an empowering yet precious time for Black americans. The effort of civil right s activist and coutless protestor for all races brought about legitation to end segration,black voter suppretion and descriminatory employment and housing practices

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