It’s like this. The civil right movement did more good for the psyche of black people than any other pro-black nationalist movement. The movements help to break the chains of mental bondage that many black people had in that era. Thinking like “ I can’t be anything because I’m black” or “ I have to take the abuse of another because I’m black.” It also help to build betetr race relations.
Once white America (as in the establishment that maintained the statuesque of segregation) realized that the movement could not be suppressed, they had to recognize the economic influence of black America as directed towards white finances.
Now many people would like to believe that that would have the jobs or attend the schools they attend today, based on their own solo efforts, but that’s like thinking God for the apple and not the tree. Limited sight.
Black people have benefited from the civil rights movement in many ways. Such as human rights, economic independence (if there is truly a thing), education (the ability to attended a school of their choice, the over all power to choose what you want to be.
The only reason Black people have not continued to move even further is because of the lack of a true captivation leader at this point. We have failed ourselves by not backing a qualified black leader that represents the community, and just not out individual interest.
Now, I did not agree with the integration as a means of assimilation. The assimilation mindset has ruined the black community as a whole, not just the individual. The community would be stronger and more powerful.
Overall the civil rights moment has opened many door that can and will allow black people to become more of a force in this country, however, this mentality has not flourished. There are too many people who think that they have arrived and have forgotten their forefather’s vision. The vision that we all shall overcome and prosper.