Was the civil rights movement a successful revolution?

The civil rights movement was certainly a successful revolution, as can be seen from history and today. African Americans have achieved greater equality then and are able to enjoy the same treatment as everyone else today. The civil rights movement itself was not a silver bullet that could change everything at once, however, but it greatly contributed to the better lives of blacks in the United States. To get to the level of equality that we have today, it took a lot of time, effort, and dedication from who used to be the most underprivileged minorities in the US. Yet, even today, in some aspects of American social life, African Americans are still disadvantaged. Even around Pittsburgh, racial inequality can be seen in some black communities today. Yet, things are getting better and soon we can expect race to be a concept of low significance. This is perfectly demonstrated by the election of a black president in 2008. Thus, taking all the developments following the civil rights movement, it was successful in greatly advancing the civil rights of African Americans.