women in the civil rights movement
"Women in the civil rights movement" refers to the diverse group of women who actively participated in the efforts for racial equality and social justice during the civil rights movement in the United States. These women played vital roles as leaders, activists, organizers, and advocates, fighting against racial discrimination, segregation, and for voting rights, while facing intersectional challenges of gender, race, and class.
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