Which of the following statements about the shift from litigation to mass demonstrations to secure civil rights is most accurate
a. Black southern preachers played a major role planning and coordinating protests because they were skilled in organizing and developed trust with their congregations while free from white reprisals
b. The rise of mass media coverage played a crucial role in highlighting the injustices faced by African Americans, garnering national and international attention to their cause.
c. Legal victories, such as the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954, provided a foundation for civil rights activists to challenge segregation laws and practices through nonviolent resistance.
d. Economic boycotts, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, demonstrated the economic power of African American communities and pressured institutions to desegregate.