The Majority in MississippiThe 1950s and 1960s remain to this day the most controversial and defining decades for the nation. The civil rights movement was to end racial segregation and all prejudice against African Americans. Whether it's the right to vote, the right to sit wherever you want, or to love someone outside of your race; At that time, racists were resistant to equality. These civil rights movements challenged and demanded to be heard through protests and nonviolent activities. However, these protests were never noticed and were completely suppressed by the authorities and other racist onlookers. Americans and their confidence in their ignorance were certainly questioned at this time; How could anyone ignore what was happening in their country at a time of such great distress and vulnerability? There have been countless times when people have fought for what they believed in regarding the rights of African Americans in this nation; but the first to really be noticed and glorified was Topeka Kansas: Brown vs. Board in 1954. In this lawsuit, Oliver Brown sued so that his third grade daughter could attend a (nicer) school with the students whites. Nonetheless, the school said in court that it insisted the school system was “separate but equal.” One can only assume that there was such ignorance because the South feared that ordering immediate desegregation would trigger upheaval in its former ways of life. It is unimaginable that these Southern states would practice massive resistance to those of another race. Fortunately, those who believed in equality, along with other local groups, created organizations like the National Association for the Advancement of...... middle of paper ...... voices were heard. The civil rights movements remain the most controversial. and a memorable decade in the nation's history till date. End all racial segregation and end all prejudice against Black Americans. Defying and demanding to be heard through protests and nonviolent activity, these hopeful Americans have won the fight they have fought their entire lives. Vacant ignorance in our society, equality is among all. And that's all thanks for those who sacrificed themselves; Emmett Till, Anne Moody, Martin Luther King Jr. and the protesters/marchers. The 1950s and 1960s were the most influential periods for our country and shaped our country for the better. These efforts are celebrated every February in the United States as “Black History Month.” This is where we respect and give thanks for all that has been done and celebrate those who have made these efforts..