What did people do to fight the civil rights?

To fight for civil rights, activists organized protests, marches, and sit-ins to challenge segregation and discrimination. Notable events included the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. Legal challenges were also mounted to dismantle unjust laws, leading to landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Grassroots organizations, such as the NAACP and SNCC, mobilized communities and raised awareness about racial injustices.