Introduction
The Civil Rights Movement introduced the concept of black and white unification in the face of inequality. White men and women understood the struggles that African Americans had to live through because their constitutional rights were disregarded. Moreover, the social stigma and racial stereotypes prevalent in the 1950s and 60s brought together different races to fight for respect and equality.
Main body
Music was an integral part of the movement. Music-related to justice and equality became the soundtrack of the social and cultural revolution taking place during the 1950s. James Brown, Bob Dylan, and Nina Simone were among the musicians who tried to send an uplifting message to young African Americans and inspire them to make meaningful changes. Thirdly, it was surprising how the movement used fashion to battle racial stereotypes. Natural hairstyles were a statement, and pressed suits with polished shoes were a tool for demanding the same rights white Americans had.
The Civil Rights Movement began a social and cultural shift in America. Nowadays, diversity is welcomed and nourished because of the events of the 50s and 60s. People are aware of the injustice and racism that led to numerous efforts to encourage âblack powerâ and other movements associated with it. The movement was not just about race; the possibilities of the Female Empowerment Movement or LGBTQ parades were initiated as a result of a powerful shift in the collective consciousness. The Civil Rights Movement glorified those who fought for social justice, starting the growing trend and popularity of being ‘woke.’
Conclusion
People came to acknowledge the power of art used as a megaphone to start an important conversation. For example, a popular movie Parasite sets out to examine the influence of poverty and capitalism on the urban population. Many modern artists continue to portray and discuss social issues in their works.