Distinguish between Civil Rights Movements (1951-1968) and The Black Power Movement (1966-1975) Movement in the USA.

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Civil Rights Movement: (1954-1958)

Refers to a set of events and reform movements aimed at legally abolishing racial discrimination against African-Americans. Led by Martin Luther King junior, this movement practised non-violent methods.

The Black Power Movement:

This Movement emerged in 1966 and lasted till 1975, which was more militant anti-racist movement, advocating even violence if necessary to end racism in the U.S.

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