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Senator Everett Dirksen The Modern Civil Rights Movement (1954-1964) The Modern Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s focused on dismantling segregation and ensuring equal rights through nonviolent protests, legal challenges, and legislative action. Key events included the Brown v. Board of Education decision, which declared school segregation unconstitutional. Enacted also were the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960 and 1964, as well as the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These laws were championed by Republican Senator Everett Dirksen who played pivotal roles in the legislative process, where his bipartisan approach and legislative acumen helped overcome filibusters by powerful Southern Democrats and secure the necessary votes. https://nationalblackrepublicanassociation.org/history/