Rosa Parks was a brave woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. Her action sparked a protest called the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

During the boycott, African American people walked instead of taking the bus to stand up for their rights. They walked together, showing unity and strength.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a powerful leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He believed in peace and used his words to inspire change.

In 1963, thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for equality for all.

Ruby Bridges was a brave girl who helped desegregate schools. She walked through angry crowds every day to go to school, showing incredible courage.

Sit-ins were peaceful protests where people sat at segregated lunch counters and demanded to be served. They showed that everyone deserves to be treated equally.

The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) fought for civil rights through legal means. They challenged unfair laws and worked to create a more equal society.

The Little Rock Nine were a group of African American students who faced violence and discrimination as they tried to integrate into a white school in Arkansas. Their bravery helped pave the way for desegregation in schools.