Civil rights biographies

Civil rights protect a person’s access to social opportunities, political participation and protection under the law. Examples of civil rights include the right to vote, the right to public education, the right to housing, the right to a fair trial and much more.

When someone is discriminated against based on their race, gender, ethnicity or other characteristic, their civil rights are violated. Throughout history, activists have fought against discrimination even when it puts their lives at risk.

Civil rights biographies for kids

In this article, we’ll go over 16 civil rights leaders everyone should know, including the “Big Six” of the Civil Rights Movement.

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