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Write an introduction to a blog post titled "Campaigning for Civil Rights in the 1960's".
In the sixties, civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X organized campaigns to help African Americans improve their lives. These campaigns focused on gaining equal voting rights, creating jobs for blacks, and providing fair wages for all citizens. There was also a significant move towards ending segregation in public places. The participants of these campaigns hoped that these changes would improve the livelihoods of African Americans and create equality among all members of society. However, many concerns arose about how people’s lives would be affected by these changes.
King, who is best known for leading the non-violent "Montgomery Bus Boycott" of 1955, was also at the forefront of these campaigns. This protest initiated civil rights in Alabama and inspired many other activists to join his cause. King’s peaceful methods of fighting discrimination angered Malcolm X, who believed that violence was necessary in cases where peaceful protests did not produce results. He formed a political party called the Organization of Afro-American Unity and encouraged African Americans to protect themselves by forming groups like The Black Liberation Army.
The successes and failures each activist experienced demonstrate that the issues surrounding civil rights were not as black and white as one may initially think. The various campaigns each focused on different aspects of the issues such as voting or employment, which each were important to some activists but not to all. Each movement seemed to rely on their respective members' beliefs and opinions. Thus, no one campaign was able to address every concern raised. Decisions had to be made about which issues were most important and how they would affect the African American community. The civil rights movements showed that these concerns should not solely be left up to individuals or groups because there was an entire population that was affected by them. The civil rights campaigns of today, especially with the election of President Barack Obama, show that there is still progress needed for people of color in America today.
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