Civil Rights Movement

     I learned a lot from the civil rights movement, including some more ways of protest and all the things people went through to desegregate and make things equal between blacks and whites. I used to think that kids didn't really have much power, but if we all actually get together, we'll have more than anyone who will want to stop us. Non-violence is also a really cool thing i learned more about. It doesnt just keep less people from getting hurt or killed but it had a way bigger effect than other kinds of protest. The civil rights movements helped end unfair treatment and make America a better place.
     America is a lot better than how it was 100 years ago, but we still face many problems today. Eventually we'll get through them like always but it can take a while. Racism still exist and hate crimes still happen. Usually the racism is unconcious or institutional, but either way, it hurts people and doesn't make society any more enjoyable. Fortunatly, we live in a good community where we don't have much racism, but unfortunatly, it happens closer than we think and we cant just sit back and watch.
      The civil rights movement has made a huge effect on everyone. Today we are intergrated and have friends of different ethnicity and no one can stop us. People today use protest used durring the civil rigths movement for when they disagree with some laws or other things they might not like. We can make a difference today, and everyday, and not only fight for our rights when we need to, but everyones.