What are the origins of the modern Civil Rights movement and how did it evolve over the course of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s? Based on both gains and challenges during this period, would you consider the Civil Rights movement a success or failure?

 Civil Rights movement

What are the origins of the modern Civil Rights movement and how did it evolve over the course of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s? Based on both gains and challenges during this period, would you consider the Civil Rights movement a success or failure?