Crystal Sanders

"The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement. Resistance was often met with violence against Black Americans fighting to end discrimination and segregation. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law continued to persevere. The year 1955 saw a range of events that brought attention to the civil rights movement. Nonviolent protest became a cornerstone of the movement as Dr. Martin Luther King...

"The year 1957 was full of new beginnings and hope for a growing movement. In January, prominent civil rights leaders attended a historic meeting in Georgia with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the helm ... Progress toward equality for Black Americans was slow, but commitment to the movement continued to deepen during the year as the prospect of change seemed possible."--Provided by publisher "The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil...