Discuss the push toward civil rights during the 1950s through the early 1970s and how you see the legacy of African-American history asserting itself in these events. Discuss how the Civil

Rights Movement set the stage for and impacts today's movement for age equality, gender equality, disability accommodations, and other civil rights issues. Please answer the prompt in a short essay of 250-500 words. The essay should fully consider the question(s) and should pull from the course readings, as well as your own experiences and opinions, if applicable. Show me that you've really thought about your topic and that you have a full understanding of this issue. Your essay should have both a strong introduction (with a thesis statement that clearly states your argument) and a strong conclusion.