Prior to the civil rights movement African Americans in the South were denied the basic rights of citizenship.

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Prior to the civil rights movement, segregation laws and institutionalized discrimination prevented African Americans in the South from enjoying the same rights and privileges as white citizens. These rights included voting, access to education and job opportunities, and the ability to move freely and safely in public spaces without fear of violence or harassment. The civil rights movement sought to challenge and dismantle these systems of oppression.

Prior to the Civil Rights Movement African Americans in the South