Category: Civil Rights

Introduction “Through My Eyes” is a powerful memoir written by Ruby Bridges, an iconic figure in the civil rights movement. The book provides a firsthand account of Ruby’s experience as the first African American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans during the height of racial segregation. Throughout the memoir, various themes emerge,…

The 1960s were a transformational period that helped influence the society of today. In the 1960s Politics were highly frowned upon in sports, as of the twenty-tens, this opinion continues to be the same. Whether you ask a professional athlete or an avid sports watcher you will get the same answer, sports and politics do…

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was not a result of the black civil rights leaders. This can be seen in Mark Rathbones work when he states that in recent years the PBS documentary series eye on the prize, which was broadcasted in 1987, shows a breakthrough in the transition, placing more focus on common…

The vision of Freedom is varied. For Americans, their freedom was written in the Declaration of Independence stating, All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (The Declaration Of Independence). It cannot be said the same…

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was not a result of the black civil rights leaders. This can be seen in Mark Rathbones work when he states that in recent years the PBS documentary series eye on the prize, which was broadcasted in 1987, shows a breakthrough in the transition, placing more focus on common…

In contrast, Diane Mcwhorter presents King with less forefront leadership than contemporary Fred Shuttleworth, mentioning Shuttleworth’s letter to King after Randolph’s March threat, saying ‘We must move now or else be hard put – to justify our existence’. She says Shuttleworth recognized the need for direct action, seeing the Greensboro sit-ins as ‘the sort of…

The vision of Freedom is varied. For Americans, their freedom was written in the Declaration of Independence stating, All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (The Declaration Of Independence). It cannot be said the same…

In contrast, Diane Mcwhorter presents King with less forefront leadership than contemporary Fred Shuttleworth, mentioning Shuttleworth’s letter to King after Randolph’s March threat, saying ‘We must move now or else be hard put – to justify our existence’. She says Shuttleworth recognized the need for direct action, seeing the Greensboro sit-ins as ‘the sort of…

Brenton Butler was just 15 years old when he was brought in for questioning for the murder of Mrs. Stevens. During Butlers 12-hour interrogation, he was subjected to emotional, psychological, and physical abuse. Butlers young age, lengthy interrogation, and the racial biases of his interrogators resulted in his false confession. This coerced confession resulted in…

The first thing that comes to mind when the word privileged is mentioned, you normally would think of an advantage that individuals have that others do not. An example of privileged is the money to afford an expensive education. In this case, education should not be considered a privilege nor should it be earned. Free…