Distinguish Between Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968) and the Black Power Movement (1966-1975) in the USA.

Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968) refers to a set of events and reform movements aimed at legally abolishing racial discrimination against African-Americans. Led by Martin Luther KingJunior, this movement practised non-violent methods.

Black Power 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 US.

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