Most Americans value civil rights movement but lack ‘robust knowledge’ of the era, survey finds
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Asurvey released by More in Common found that most Americans remember the civil rights movement for its non-violent protests and leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.
After King and Parks, Americans listed Brown v. Board of Education, the Selma march and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 among the top five events they remember.
Most Americans surveyed agreed that all students should learn about leaders other than King and Parks, as well as the successes brought by the movement and the struggles faced by those involved.
Most Americans support teaching a thorough history of the civil rights movement and appreciate the historical significance of the era. But few can name pivotal figures or moments apart from Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and the March on Washington, according to a new survey.
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