As citizens of the United States, we have gradually accepted the African American and other minority populations by realizing that no matter what race, gender, or religion we are all equal.
The African American's part in this compromise was waiting hundreds of years for this integration to fully begin. They also had fewer rights earlier, so their patience was also a required element. The white race agreed to have integrated places more and more frequently, giving up their power over this minority.
Schools are now integrated along with bathrooms, waiting areas, transportation, churches, restaurants, jobs, playgrounds, water fountains, and etc. Every community accepts all races and religions. Children are punished for discriminating against others.
Only some still discriminate. Those who do are usually in the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). The KKK still frequently meet, but they no longer commit hate crimes. Currently fewer than 3000 KKK members exist.
The African American's fight for freedom has been a victory. Their goal for integration, acceptance, and equality has been achieved.
"The day for the Negro man being a coward is over."
James Merideth, 1966.
The KKK has not been as lucky. The United States accepts anyone as long as they become citizens the proper way. The KKK's goal of white supremacy has not been achieved.
This win, on the African American's part, has affected many things. In schools across the country, children learn the history of past slaves, whose ancestors now learn while seated beside them in the same classroom. New ideas of equality have been created, and a black male, Barack Obama, is currently running for president. This has all occurred because one slave thought the simple idea that he was a human.