The Birmingham Campaign was a series of protests and demonstrations in 1963 aimed at ending racial segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. Organized by civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the campaign sought to challenge discriminatory practices in public facilities and employment. The campaign included sit-ins, boycotts, and marches, which drew national attention to the harsh realities of segregation. The use of police dogs and fire hoses against peaceful protesters shocked the public and led to increased support for the civil rights movement, ultimately contributing to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.