The civil rights movement inspired many other movements of our generation. Today we still have racism today but there has been much of progress in the last few decades. Today in society racism a frowned upon and not looked as a progressive way of thinking. the civil right started with the idea that all Americans should be treated equal no matter one color of there skin. With that idea things started to move. the first major event what showed America that we needed to change, was the The events in Birmingham when children ran threw the streets and walked threw the line were blacks and whites were separated. They protected and were thrown into jail in groups. later the president had to jump in and make a announcement about what happened and suggested that segregation needs to end. After that many Other events followed like the march to Washington which was a major and conic move towards civil rights.
Martin Luther King practiced non violent protests to have equal rights amongst blacks and whites. He stressed the fact that he was not about violence or city riots. Even though there were some activist like Malcolm X who were pro violence and even promoted the fact the blacks should take affirmative action "By any means necessary." There were also freedom Riders who lit buses on fire. The civil rights movement was a huge success for the black community in America.
The civil right movement inspired many other movement in the future. The Farm worker union what wanted fair wages and better conditions for the workers and they used the same tactics that Martin Luther king used. Know in today society because the the civil right people are fighting for same sex-marriage and equal rights.
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Civil Rights Movement
There has been many things that we have learned from the Civil Rights Movement. We learned about all the events that has changed America to how it is today. America use to place where freedom dependended on the color of your skin, but now equality is spreaded out through America, wheather you are white or black. There was many different approaches in gaining equality and freedom. For example Martin Luther King Jr. believed in the non-violence approach in gaining this, he believed that we should do non-violence riots and speaches to gain attention to this problem. There was also Malcome X's approach, which he believed in the selfhelp philosophy. A philosophy that they should do whatever it takes to gain equality and freedom, even if it means using violence. Whether you believed in King's approach or X's approach, in the end they both wanted the same thing. To gain freedom for everyone and stop segregation, which ultimately they did.
Racism is not as big of problem as it was back then, but it still exist. There still many racist people and groups that are teaching otheres to be racist too. For example the White Supremacist and the KKK are going out of there way teaching there belief to others that white people are superior then other racial groups.When we live in a country with these groups, then there are people still out there who still believes in segregation and at no cost will try to return America how it was 50 years ago. There are also institutional racism, which are some schools that have poor teaching supplies and are in poor neighborhoods, are mostly filled with ethnic groups. To gain equity and equality in America we must fix these problems we have, but till then, we will always have racism in America.
The most important idea in the Civil Right Movement, was that non-violent protest is more effective then violent protest. Through out the enitre movement the African-Americans use this to there advantage and gained freedom and gained more equality. People now use the same type of protest to change things which they believe needs to be change. There are many accounts for this happening, for example people are protesting for gay rights in San Francisco. There using the non-violent approach and slowly but surely are gaining more rights for Gays. The Cive Right Movement has showed many people a more effective way in getting what they believe is right and has inspired many to stand up for what they believe in, and showing them that everyone can make a difference.
Racism is not as big of problem as it was back then, but it still exist. There still many racist people and groups that are teaching otheres to be racist too. For example the White Supremacist and the KKK are going out of there way teaching there belief to others that white people are superior then other racial groups.When we live in a country with these groups, then there are people still out there who still believes in segregation and at no cost will try to return America how it was 50 years ago. There are also institutional racism, which are some schools that have poor teaching supplies and are in poor neighborhoods, are mostly filled with ethnic groups. To gain equity and equality in America we must fix these problems we have, but till then, we will always have racism in America.
The most important idea in the Civil Right Movement, was that non-violent protest is more effective then violent protest. Through out the enitre movement the African-Americans use this to there advantage and gained freedom and gained more equality. People now use the same type of protest to change things which they believe needs to be change. There are many accounts for this happening, for example people are protesting for gay rights in San Francisco. There using the non-violent approach and slowly but surely are gaining more rights for Gays. The Cive Right Movement has showed many people a more effective way in getting what they believe is right and has inspired many to stand up for what they believe in, and showing them that everyone can make a difference.
Civil Rights Movement Reflection
The Civil Rights Movement was very inspiring and extremely important. We can see a bit more clearly that non-violent protest can be very effective. It proved that kids do have power to change their future for the better. They helped make America a more comfortable place for anyone. Even though we still have problems today, it's not as bad as it used to be. People can live together a little more peacefully now and what those all those kids did will inspire others to strive for a better future now.
Equity and equality have there own problems to come if we some how achieve them. But it's understandable that people want to be treated equaly and get what they want. If everyone had the job they dreamed of (for example) then all the little jobs will most likely not be taken and society can collapse. Everybody's entitled to their opinion and they can voice it to others. Though it might be a negative opinion and people will be offended. Theirs nothing we can do about it. People need to be more empathetic and maybe we will become a step closer to equality.
Many people have learned from the movement and used the skills of non-violence today. People today can see and understand how non-violence is very affective. Now, people carry signs and simple march to declare the change they want. It's not very often that you hear about violent protests today; only non-violence that makes others angry and confused which leads them to being violent. People use their words and (non-violent) actions to assert what they want from their country. It's then the countries job to listen.
Equity and equality have there own problems to come if we some how achieve them. But it's understandable that people want to be treated equaly and get what they want. If everyone had the job they dreamed of (for example) then all the little jobs will most likely not be taken and society can collapse. Everybody's entitled to their opinion and they can voice it to others. Though it might be a negative opinion and people will be offended. Theirs nothing we can do about it. People need to be more empathetic and maybe we will become a step closer to equality.
Many people have learned from the movement and used the skills of non-violence today. People today can see and understand how non-violence is very affective. Now, people carry signs and simple march to declare the change they want. It's not very often that you hear about violent protests today; only non-violence that makes others angry and confused which leads them to being violent. People use their words and (non-violent) actions to assert what they want from their country. It's then the countries job to listen.
The Past in the Present
There are no lessons learned among the Civil Rights Movement, although there were some successes like:
Civil Rights act of 1957
Civil rights Act of 1964
24th Amendment
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Civil Rights Act of 1968
Because there was no lessons learned, America still struggles with equity and equality till this day. For example, immigrants. All they want is a better life full of opportunities. Yet they are denied that by laws or by others.
In Arizona a law passed that scared all immigrants. This law allowed authorities to stop one if they are suspected of being an illegal immigrant. They are then asked for their papers to prove they are citizens. If they don’t have anything of the sort the would be arrested, imprisoned then deported. It was bad enough with out that because illegal immigrants don’t get the same benefits as citizens. That’s not any were near equity.
In Arizona a law passed that scared all immigrants. This law allowed authorities to stop one if they are suspected of being an illegal immigrant. They are then asked for their papers to prove they are citizens. If they don’t have anything of the sort the would be arrested, imprisoned then deported. It was bad enough with out that because illegal immigrants don’t get the same benefits as citizens. That’s not any were near equity.
If one stops to think about it about this issue, one would realize that they work harder than any other. For example farm workers. It is estimated that 5% of the US that work as a farmers are illegal immigrants. They spend six days a week, ten hours a day in blazing heat with harsh conditions trying to make a living and yet they dont receive the same benefits like:
Health Care
Health insurance
Retirement
Pensions
In conclusion there is no equity or equality yet. This is only one of the many issues out there regarding equity and equality.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Civil Rights Movement
Weather you were around during the civil rights movement or not, there are lessons learned from this time. During this movement it showed that a non-violent approach on things can and will get you somewhere. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was to protest the segregation on public transit people refused to use the buses, this caused the bus segregation law to be declared unconstitutional. In the Freedom Rides of 1961 the Committee of Racial Equality organized several bus rides form the north to the south. These people were attacked and bombed, but kept going. This shows how some cant handle change, and how others will keep going for the idea of equality.
Race is not as much of an issue as it was 50 years ago, but problems still exist. People are still racist and teach others to be also. When there are still the groups like the KKK walking around there are still defiantly problems. There is also institutional racism, which would be like if a poor area was mostly filled with ethnic people instead of white people. Equality and equity are hard things to fully reach and the most we can do is just try to reach that goal of real equality.
today you can see some things related to the civil tights movement, weather it is discrimination or the way people protest. In the desegregated schools white kids would gang up on black kids, now it seems that kids who are gay see some of the same discrimination. The bullying of anyone just because they are different is just unacceptable and people need to learn to just leave people alone for something as stupid as that. The March on Washington is really the way people protest anything now. A non-violent way to get your point across so you can be heard is a good way to protest. Weather good or bad thing from the civil rights movement can still be relative or related to the present.
Race is not as much of an issue as it was 50 years ago, but problems still exist. People are still racist and teach others to be also. When there are still the groups like the KKK walking around there are still defiantly problems. There is also institutional racism, which would be like if a poor area was mostly filled with ethnic people instead of white people. Equality and equity are hard things to fully reach and the most we can do is just try to reach that goal of real equality.
today you can see some things related to the civil tights movement, weather it is discrimination or the way people protest. In the desegregated schools white kids would gang up on black kids, now it seems that kids who are gay see some of the same discrimination. The bullying of anyone just because they are different is just unacceptable and people need to learn to just leave people alone for something as stupid as that. The March on Washington is really the way people protest anything now. A non-violent way to get your point across so you can be heard is a good way to protest. Weather good or bad thing from the civil rights movement can still be relative or related to the present.
America's Past
The Civil Rights Movement teaches us that people must be accepting and that they must treat others as they would like to be treated in order for a society to thrive. History has shown that whenever segregation and discrimination occurs, the outcomes are usually hate and violence. The Civil Rights Movement was proof that this sometimes may exist, but also that there are other ways to solve problems. We have learned that in fact protesting along with non-violence is actually more powerful than fighting. Martin Luther King Jr.'s non-violent protest was so efficient that they were able to integrate the most segregated city in America in the 1960's. The Civil Rights Movement also proved the importance of working together for a greater goal. African-Americans had been striving for equality for hundreds of years before the Civil Rights Movement, yet equality never came. When African-Americans and their allies against racism came together they were able to change the future of America. MLK Jr. definitely could not have done this by himself, and that is proven by the incident in Birmingham when it was the children that acted where he could not.
About 50 years prior to the Civil Rights Movement, America continuously fails to grasps the meaning of equity and equality. In America, institutionalized racism is present in most schools and public places and will probably be there for quite some time. This is because America struggles with recognizing its past. America can not stand to let it be known how terrible some of its rulers were to people that used to live here. America can not stand to let it be known how racist of a country it used to(and continues to) be. America wants to believe that it is always right and that we barely ever did wrong. But that is not the case and in order to finally rid America of all aspects of racism, the past must be thoroughly explained and unearthed. Then America must use its faults as an example for others in order for others to not do the same. Once this happens, America might be able to ensure equity and equality in all parts of life in the hope that we may become a Post-Racial World.
One of the important ideas from the Civil Rights Movement was that non-violent protest is more effective than a violent protest. Throughout the Civil Rights Movement this enabled African-Americans to make a huge impact on the push for integration and equality. Today, protesters use this in order to achieve social change where they feel the need. People protesting for Gay rights in San Francisco, police officers protesting job losses in Britain, Palestinians in the West Bank protesting racial discrimination, it is happening all over. The Civil Rights Movement has inspired millions to stand up against what is wrong and to correct it, and that individuals can make all the difference.
About 50 years prior to the Civil Rights Movement, America continuously fails to grasps the meaning of equity and equality. In America, institutionalized racism is present in most schools and public places and will probably be there for quite some time. This is because America struggles with recognizing its past. America can not stand to let it be known how terrible some of its rulers were to people that used to live here. America can not stand to let it be known how racist of a country it used to(and continues to) be. America wants to believe that it is always right and that we barely ever did wrong. But that is not the case and in order to finally rid America of all aspects of racism, the past must be thoroughly explained and unearthed. Then America must use its faults as an example for others in order for others to not do the same. Once this happens, America might be able to ensure equity and equality in all parts of life in the hope that we may become a Post-Racial World.
One of the important ideas from the Civil Rights Movement was that non-violent protest is more effective than a violent protest. Throughout the Civil Rights Movement this enabled African-Americans to make a huge impact on the push for integration and equality. Today, protesters use this in order to achieve social change where they feel the need. People protesting for Gay rights in San Francisco, police officers protesting job losses in Britain, Palestinians in the West Bank protesting racial discrimination, it is happening all over. The Civil Rights Movement has inspired millions to stand up against what is wrong and to correct it, and that individuals can make all the difference.
To Bring Change
There are always ways to change the world in which we live, and all you have to do is to be brave enough to take the first step. This is what the movement for civil rights taught me. It is not always easy to stand up for what you believe in, and there is no guarantee that your actions will change anything, but I admire the people who try. When Martin Luther King Jr. asked for volunteers to go to jail, it was inspiring to see such young people stand up. It showed me that age and race doesn’t matter when you strongly believe in your ideals.
Rather than a land of equality America is the land of opportunities. No one is born equal, and no one can treat others equally, for a loved one will be more important than a stranger. Growing up will be much harder for some than others, but programs exists to help, if only that person is willing to try and to work harder. I agree that this system is unfair but this part is out of our control. If we did try to control things that can’t be controlled, then I believe our world would end up something like the world in the story “The Giver.”
The people in the civil rights movement are inspiring, because they faced the struggles of the world determined to overcome them and by doing so, making a better place to live. In a way those people were like heroes facing the odds and doing what they believed to be right. As long as struggles exist there will be someone brave enough to oppose it even when it is hard to do. Every time I see someone protesting or standing up for what they believe in, it reminds me of all those people in the past who stood up as well. It is a very interesting world we live in, having to suffer to end suffering or creating war to bring peace. There are many choices that lead to change, and no matter what you do remember that "We are each able to and accountable for creating the future we want. And, no one is more able to affect our futures than ourselves"- by unknown.
Rather than a land of equality America is the land of opportunities. No one is born equal, and no one can treat others equally, for a loved one will be more important than a stranger. Growing up will be much harder for some than others, but programs exists to help, if only that person is willing to try and to work harder. I agree that this system is unfair but this part is out of our control. If we did try to control things that can’t be controlled, then I believe our world would end up something like the world in the story “The Giver.”
The people in the civil rights movement are inspiring, because they faced the struggles of the world determined to overcome them and by doing so, making a better place to live. In a way those people were like heroes facing the odds and doing what they believed to be right. As long as struggles exist there will be someone brave enough to oppose it even when it is hard to do. Every time I see someone protesting or standing up for what they believe in, it reminds me of all those people in the past who stood up as well. It is a very interesting world we live in, having to suffer to end suffering or creating war to bring peace. There are many choices that lead to change, and no matter what you do remember that "We are each able to and accountable for creating the future we want. And, no one is more able to affect our futures than ourselves"- by unknown.
Civil Rights Movement Analysis
There where lots of lessons I learned from the Civil Rights Movement. Most of those lessons were from Martin Luther King Jr and his speeches. Equality and equity were the biggest leasons we learned as a people. Sadly not all of us have learned these leasons yet, but I will get to that later. Our nation grew a little the day the Civil Rights Movement was started and even more when it was finished. The Civil Rights Movement is about treating people the same no matter what color, gender or religion they are, at least thats what I got out of it.
America today is still struggling with equality but were getting better. Every person is unique in there own way so how can we be equal? You may not want to hear it but there are hate crimes being committed everyday and there will always be hate crime being committed just because someone is different. Well what I think really matters is that we help out the people that are less fortunate then yourself. Helping people out could range from saying hi to people to installing an elevator to help out someone in a wheelchair. The sad thing is that not every person will take that extra step to help out someone in need, but you know what "I think it is time for a change".
Without the Civil Rights Movement who knows what could have happend to our nation today. We are all influenced by the Civil Rights Movement even if you think your not, it is a law you must abide by. Just think about it what if we never killed those Jim Crow Laws or what if we even reverted back to what it was like before the civil war would you still be able to live in this country?
America today is still struggling with equality but were getting better. Every person is unique in there own way so how can we be equal? You may not want to hear it but there are hate crimes being committed everyday and there will always be hate crime being committed just because someone is different. Well what I think really matters is that we help out the people that are less fortunate then yourself. Helping people out could range from saying hi to people to installing an elevator to help out someone in a wheelchair. The sad thing is that not every person will take that extra step to help out someone in need, but you know what "I think it is time for a change".
Without the Civil Rights Movement who knows what could have happend to our nation today. We are all influenced by the Civil Rights Movement even if you think your not, it is a law you must abide by. Just think about it what if we never killed those Jim Crow Laws or what if we even reverted back to what it was like before the civil war would you still be able to live in this country?
Civil Rights Lessons
The Civil Rights movement gave the African American population, freedom to live through their future at a much better era in time. The Civil Rights movement opened up a new future for the new generation of children, a better future filled with opportunities.We learned that the civil rights movement ended segregation all across the united states. segregation made the African Americans feel like aliens in a new environment, not being treated fairly, not serviced like the white population. These lessons are gonna be a part of the new and brighter future the African Americans set up for themselves.
Americas struggle for equality has been going on for roughly thirty years. to this day black people still get discriminated through indirect means. for example in schools, blacks are at the bottom of the grades. still considered as the minority. They still struggle with the fact that they are behind school grades or graduate rates. Blacks still strive to be truly equal with the white population. it's what we call Equity. Even though segregation is over and everyone is integrated. we can never erase racism in out society, maybe even the world. Institutional racism is one of the problems we have in America. it is unintentional racism. we don't know that we do this, we just do it anyway. it exists in schools, hospitals etc.
Today the African American population has some connections to present. for example; segregated schools. students themselves segregate each other unconsciously. Different ethnicity's tend to hang out with people from the same ethnicity as their own. therefore segregation is formed without segregation being the goal of these people in the first place.
Americas struggle for equality has been going on for roughly thirty years. to this day black people still get discriminated through indirect means. for example in schools, blacks are at the bottom of the grades. still considered as the minority. They still struggle with the fact that they are behind school grades or graduate rates. Blacks still strive to be truly equal with the white population. it's what we call Equity. Even though segregation is over and everyone is integrated. we can never erase racism in out society, maybe even the world. Institutional racism is one of the problems we have in America. it is unintentional racism. we don't know that we do this, we just do it anyway. it exists in schools, hospitals etc.
Today the African American population has some connections to present. for example; segregated schools. students themselves segregate each other unconsciously. Different ethnicity's tend to hang out with people from the same ethnicity as their own. therefore segregation is formed without segregation being the goal of these people in the first place.
Movement toward the Right Path
The Civil Rights Movement was a huge part of our country's history. It captured the nation's attention and affected the lives of many. But most importantly, it taught us some very notable lessons. One lesson is to stand up for what you believe in to help make a change. If you don't, people won't know that there is a problem and so a change will not happen. Also, it's more affective to protest in a nonviolent way. This is because it makes you seem like you are being attacked by those who oppose and use violence to get that across. It makes them look bad. That is was what happen in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963, during the "Project C." We also learned to respect and accept each other, no matter what race, color, or where they live. We are becoming a more diverse society because of it.
America has come a long way in fulfilling "All men are created equal," but even today, America still struggles with equality and equity. In the late 1800's, the Jim Crow Laws made segregation legal by the pass of "separate but equal" being legal. But more than 60 years later, a supreme court case, Brown v. Board of Education, the supreme court ruled that "separate but equal" was unconstitutional and that "separate is not equal." This case made way to try and end segregation in all part of life. We have come a long way from that but a lot of times the legal system or school administration have show didn't treatment to people base on stereotypes base on their race or color. Now equity helps for people to reach the state of equality but still have to fight for it. Even at our school, children without disabilities are give stairs to climb to get to the second story of the build. But kids with disabilities are give an elevator to be able to get up stairs. this is giving everyone different tools to reach the same goal. But some public places don't have those accommodations, so it limits equality for everyone wanting to get somewhere. It is an on going process that has a big impact on every one's lives.
Even though the Civil Rights Movement was more than 60 years ago, it is still very much related to events and ideas in America today. Many laws and policies made in today's society are outlined with the movement efforts in mind. Thanks to the Civil Rights Movement, on November 4Th, 2008, America voted into office the first African American president of the United States. That is a huge step for trying to keep African Americans from voting to voting for them for presidency. The movement has aloud for people to have mixed racial relationships or friendships. Many of African American were looked down upon but now in today's society, they are looked up to has roll models and leaders. The movement has defiantly changed a lot but there is still more to come and I personally can't wait to see what's next.
America has come a long way in fulfilling "All men are created equal," but even today, America still struggles with equality and equity. In the late 1800's, the Jim Crow Laws made segregation legal by the pass of "separate but equal" being legal. But more than 60 years later, a supreme court case, Brown v. Board of Education, the supreme court ruled that "separate but equal" was unconstitutional and that "separate is not equal." This case made way to try and end segregation in all part of life. We have come a long way from that but a lot of times the legal system or school administration have show didn't treatment to people base on stereotypes base on their race or color. Now equity helps for people to reach the state of equality but still have to fight for it. Even at our school, children without disabilities are give stairs to climb to get to the second story of the build. But kids with disabilities are give an elevator to be able to get up stairs. this is giving everyone different tools to reach the same goal. But some public places don't have those accommodations, so it limits equality for everyone wanting to get somewhere. It is an on going process that has a big impact on every one's lives.
Even though the Civil Rights Movement was more than 60 years ago, it is still very much related to events and ideas in America today. Many laws and policies made in today's society are outlined with the movement efforts in mind. Thanks to the Civil Rights Movement, on November 4Th, 2008, America voted into office the first African American president of the United States. That is a huge step for trying to keep African Americans from voting to voting for them for presidency. The movement has aloud for people to have mixed racial relationships or friendships. Many of African American were looked down upon but now in today's society, they are looked up to has roll models and leaders. The movement has defiantly changed a lot but there is still more to come and I personally can't wait to see what's next.
Fight for What's Right
People’s lessons throughout the Civil Rights movement changed their opinion on racism, or even people who are just…different. Each Civil Rights act served their own purpose, and each one fought a stronger fight. All the lives lost, the blood seen, the riots, and the hate crimes. Those got us nowhere. All the Civil Rights acts proved that people were active and included in the fight for equality. They prohibited discrimination, allowed them the right to vote, and gave African Americans so many more opportunities. But, the citizens also had their fair share of inspirational people. Martin Luther King Jr. dug the tactic of peace instead of violence into his protestors. And the outcome was much better causing others, the ones who created hate crimes, look downright wrong. MLK Jr. wanted to see peace in his life. He wanted to see peace in his world. And to do so, he could never give up. To the African Americans giving up was too simple and it was giving the whites exactly what they wanted. Even though they didn’t put an end to racism, it created a base for the fight for human equality and acceptance.
Ethnicities and people with different sexualities still face problems with equality today. Citizens still become suspicious of others and are very judgmental. There is still racism today, just like 40 years ago. The only thing that doesn’t happen as often, are hate crimes. And even though they don’t happen everyday, the ones that do take place not only bring back painful memories, but impact citizens immensely. It seems as though, every time we get introduced to a new culture we have to start from the beginning again. Either we are afraid of what power they bring, or we just can’t gain the trust yet, it isn’t right. If we could look at people with an open mind…it would be so much easier to accept people who are different, or anybody. You can look at each person you know and conclude that we are all extremely different. Different hair, style, personality, skin color, ethnicity, religion etc. So why is it so hard for us to accept new people that have the potential to change us or our community for the better. We are all simply just different people.
The Civil Rights Movement was primarily focused on the future. There was no looking back for them. They were looking away from the past full of problems and turning towards a bright and hopeful future with promises. Things like the Selma March proved all they wanted to do was bring peace and be accepted. They knew they might look different but, inside they were no different at all. They wanted to be accepted in the place they called home. And when Martin Luther King Jr. made his speech during the March on Washington, the African Americans knew that all their patience had paid off. They knew thousands of people had finally accepted them. Now the biggest challenge today is the battle for gay rights. They know they can “Never Give Up” because there is always hope. They know people can accept them for who they are because no one should have to pretend to be someone else. And the people who accept them will fight for their rights. I hope for the day where we can look at a person and say “ya they’re different, but what’s the big deal with that. Why is that a problem?”
Civil Rights a Lesson Well Learned
There where many lessons I learned during the Civil Rights Movement Unit in AMS. Some of those lessons were respect, equality, equity, equal opportunity for all races and religion. It took longer than it should have but that is life for you. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were ome of the few who were in the cause to end segeragation all around the U.S. They have succeded and died for the cause they belived in and wanted best for their people. That is some of the reasons and lessons from the Civil Rights Movement.
Now even after the success from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the U.S still shows some struggle of equality, and equity. We still have racism in our schools, work places, and in everyday scenerios. That I think personally will go away with more time, and citizens realising that this country is full of minoritys and not just cacausions. This is still a big issue and topic in schools. All in all it will change with time and people opening up to diffrent minoritys.
The ideas and events from the Civil Rights Movement are related to the present. They still have major groups who still are battling some racial issues in America till this day. Also some of the murder cases from the Civil Rights era are being braught up and being convicted now after 2 centurys. That is some of the disgusting things that have happned. A man was convicted last month for a murder case for when he had murdered 4 girls. He is still in trial. That is some of the things that have been braught up to this day from the Civil Rights Movment to now the present.
Now even after the success from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the U.S still shows some struggle of equality, and equity. We still have racism in our schools, work places, and in everyday scenerios. That I think personally will go away with more time, and citizens realising that this country is full of minoritys and not just cacausions. This is still a big issue and topic in schools. All in all it will change with time and people opening up to diffrent minoritys.
The ideas and events from the Civil Rights Movement are related to the present. They still have major groups who still are battling some racial issues in America till this day. Also some of the murder cases from the Civil Rights era are being braught up and being convicted now after 2 centurys. That is some of the disgusting things that have happned. A man was convicted last month for a murder case for when he had murdered 4 girls. He is still in trial. That is some of the things that have been braught up to this day from the Civil Rights Movment to now the present.
Civil Right Movement
I think that one big thing we learned during the civil rights movement was that you don't give up fighting for what you believe in. Martin Luther King Jr. never gave up on his fight for freedom. Even when he was in jail, he was still able to make speeches and continued his movement. In the video we watched , we saw the African American children being drowned by the fire hoses. Yet the children stood up and fought back. They even made it fun, dressing up in bathing suits like they were taunting their oppressors. I believe we also learned that violence doesn't help anything. The non-violent protests are the more peaceful way to go. During the non-violent protests of the Greensboro sit-ins, African American students sat quietly and peacefully at the lunch counters meant for white people of local restaurants. The protests lasted for days and finally the managers of the stores changed their racial lunch counter policies. Non -violent protests are the way to go, nobody is usually hurt, while violent protests, people are killed, beaten, and even lynched to death.
I believe in some places like schools, or on the internet, racism still exists. In schools, people become subconsciously segregated because some people choose to hang out with people of the same color, or it is possible in some schools that there are clubs that support institutional racism. Now, more that ever, there are many websites dedicated to racial supremacy, or race oppression. I personally believe there are many more white supremacy websites than any other out there. I can get why some people hate other races, but in a nation where people were killed over being a certain color, the others need to keep their feeling to themselves.
The idea of desegregation exists everywhere today. Places like schools where students of different color always interact with each other is an example of desegregation. African Americans and everyone else can vote together, in the same places as each other. They can use the same drinking faucets as everyone else, they can ride the bus anywhere they want to, African Americans can do whatever everyone else does.
I believe in some places like schools, or on the internet, racism still exists. In schools, people become subconsciously segregated because some people choose to hang out with people of the same color, or it is possible in some schools that there are clubs that support institutional racism. Now, more that ever, there are many websites dedicated to racial supremacy, or race oppression. I personally believe there are many more white supremacy websites than any other out there. I can get why some people hate other races, but in a nation where people were killed over being a certain color, the others need to keep their feeling to themselves.
The idea of desegregation exists everywhere today. Places like schools where students of different color always interact with each other is an example of desegregation. African Americans and everyone else can vote together, in the same places as each other. They can use the same drinking faucets as everyone else, they can ride the bus anywhere they want to, African Americans can do whatever everyone else does.
Civil Rights Movement Relfection ?
When you are able to take a stand for what you believe in, you can create a difference for your cause. The Civil Rights Movement empowered African Americans to put up a strong fight for equality. This is their natural born right and when they were denied this right, the Declaration of Independence was violated. The lesson learned from their struggle was that through true determination, you can achieve anything in the government.
In America, we battle with equity and equality. It is easier to give equality over equity because since we are in debt, we cannot provide a solution to give everyone the privilege to get to use their rights. We do not have the funds to support the want to move further, to better our society. In our society, the basic rights given to people are divided in a sense based on your wealth status, race, and even level of intellect. We judge on these unreasonable aspects in this modern day era.
Today, we still deal with discrimination against all types of people. It isn't only racism against African Americans.How the Civil Rights Movement relates to the modern day America is the end results of it. Many of the events are carried from that time period. Take for example the case of "Brown v. Board of Education" in 1954. This case dealt with the desegregation in schools and in this case someone said "separate schools are inherently unequal" as someone presented evidence of how African American schools were extremely poor. Since that case, they slowly integrated. Now a large majority of public and private schools are integrated. Another thing that came from the Civil Rights Movement was the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was created which prohibited discrimination in the sale or rental of housing and strengthened anti-lynching laws. Many of the events that occurred through this difficult time are still present in modern day American in some shape or form.
In America, we battle with equity and equality. It is easier to give equality over equity because since we are in debt, we cannot provide a solution to give everyone the privilege to get to use their rights. We do not have the funds to support the want to move further, to better our society. In our society, the basic rights given to people are divided in a sense based on your wealth status, race, and even level of intellect. We judge on these unreasonable aspects in this modern day era.
Today, we still deal with discrimination against all types of people. It isn't only racism against African Americans.How the Civil Rights Movement relates to the modern day America is the end results of it. Many of the events are carried from that time period. Take for example the case of "Brown v. Board of Education" in 1954. This case dealt with the desegregation in schools and in this case someone said "separate schools are inherently unequal" as someone presented evidence of how African American schools were extremely poor. Since that case, they slowly integrated. Now a large majority of public and private schools are integrated. Another thing that came from the Civil Rights Movement was the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was created which prohibited discrimination in the sale or rental of housing and strengthened anti-lynching laws. Many of the events that occurred through this difficult time are still present in modern day American in some shape or form.
CIVIL RIGHTS
During the civil rights movement many uncool racial matters were occuring, things such as the kkk mob, lynching, segregation, and so on. and the people in these mobs and crazy hate organizations were super duper mean to other races, which was not cool. so the rest of the people that did not like this finally had enough and wanted their peace back, and so they started peaceful rallies which eventually worked.
when it comes to equity and equality in America some people just dont get it , for example poor and rich, and age groups are some things i think we still struggle with today in America. It seems as if there is still that problem of segregation in one form or another.
the civil rights movement is kind of connected to the present in some ways such as peace, justice, and equality.
when it comes to equity and equality in America some people just dont get it , for example poor and rich, and age groups are some things i think we still struggle with today in America. It seems as if there is still that problem of segregation in one form or another.
the civil rights movement is kind of connected to the present in some ways such as peace, justice, and equality.
We Say We Learn Lessons, Doesn't Mean We Act On Those Lessons
There are many lessons learned about ourselves and society from the Civil Rights movement. Here are three major lessons: that all people deserve equal rights no matter what they look like, violence causes more violence, and people will fight until they receive what they deserve. Many white U.S. citizens tried to tell blacks that just because of their color they are less of a human than they are. It was even written in our own constitution that their vote was only 3/5ths of a person. But then blacks were starting to get beat up for it even after slavery was abolished from American soil. The whites were becoming extreme racists. The black were starting to fight back. In the end African Americans got their citizenship and have equal rights in the eyes of the law. this shows that all people deserve that right that anyone else has no matter what they look like. There were many acts of violence towards African Americans during the Civil Rights Period. One example is when the Klu Klux Klan would Lynch African Americans in the middle of the streets as entertainment for themselves. The black community reacted in a negative way towards this violence by starting to hit and fight back when they were getting taken out of their homes by the KKK. Violence kept turning into people reacting with more violence. Only until people though of non-violent protests did the Civil Rights movement start moving in a positive direction. One really clear example of this is the Children's walk in Birmingham, AL. The African American community banned together because they believed the way they were being treated was wrong, they were correct. Many of them died, got injured, and protested trying to receive equal rights for themselves and also the whole community. All of their blood sweat and tears paid off, because now they do have equal rights and racism is nothing to what it was less than 50 years ago. Those are the true lessons that need to be learned for the Civil Rights movement, that way we don't repeat history.
America isn't a perfect country but we have still come along way from where we were. There are still a couple things we struggle with when it comes to equity and equality for all. Deaf people have a hard time receiving help when they need it. There are many deaf people in America and people think that there is something wrong for them. Or they get nervous when they see them because its so foreign to them. They are the same as you and me yet we push them away like they are different. When you don't know sign language it is difficult to talk to a deaf person yes, but imagine what they are going through. They go to public places and are unable to communicate with more than 90% of the people in that room. It would be so helpful for them to be able to have an interpreter on hand. My ASL teacher was telling my class a story last year about how she wasn't being treated equally. She had been pulled over by a cop for supposedly talking on the cell phone. Now let me get you in on a little something MY TEACHER IS DEAF, which means she can't be talking on the phone. When the cop came up to the window and started to talk to her my teacher of course looked at him crazy because she couldn't understand him. The cop asked what was wrong, my teacher replied with "I'm deaf" the cop refused to believe her, and wrote her a ticket for talking on the phone. How is that fair to my teacher at all. America is still struggling for equity and equality that is for sure, but at least we are still slowly making progress.
There were many violent and non-violent protests and events that happened during the Civil Rights movement. People in the world always fight for something that they believe in, whether its about a equality issue or something that they believe is just plain wrong. Many people in California are still fighting for gay marriage to be legalized. Many of them fight for equality for gays in a non-violent way, but there are still some that choose a violent path. But as history showed us violence doesnt solve what the problem is. People who chose a non-violent path tend to get farther with their point.
America isn't a perfect country but we have still come along way from where we were. There are still a couple things we struggle with when it comes to equity and equality for all. Deaf people have a hard time receiving help when they need it. There are many deaf people in America and people think that there is something wrong for them. Or they get nervous when they see them because its so foreign to them. They are the same as you and me yet we push them away like they are different. When you don't know sign language it is difficult to talk to a deaf person yes, but imagine what they are going through. They go to public places and are unable to communicate with more than 90% of the people in that room. It would be so helpful for them to be able to have an interpreter on hand. My ASL teacher was telling my class a story last year about how she wasn't being treated equally. She had been pulled over by a cop for supposedly talking on the cell phone. Now let me get you in on a little something MY TEACHER IS DEAF, which means she can't be talking on the phone. When the cop came up to the window and started to talk to her my teacher of course looked at him crazy because she couldn't understand him. The cop asked what was wrong, my teacher replied with "I'm deaf" the cop refused to believe her, and wrote her a ticket for talking on the phone. How is that fair to my teacher at all. America is still struggling for equity and equality that is for sure, but at least we are still slowly making progress.
There were many violent and non-violent protests and events that happened during the Civil Rights movement. People in the world always fight for something that they believe in, whether its about a equality issue or something that they believe is just plain wrong. Many people in California are still fighting for gay marriage to be legalized. Many of them fight for equality for gays in a non-violent way, but there are still some that choose a violent path. But as history showed us violence doesnt solve what the problem is. People who chose a non-violent path tend to get farther with their point.
Where Do We Go From Here?
The Civil Rights Movement is the most influential time period that has ever occurred. People were forced to accept the fact, that segregation was WRONG. There were groups that fought against integration, like the Klu Klux Klan. There were also many who fought for integration like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Charles Houston, and Thurgood Marshall. These men, along with countless others, fought for what they truly believed in. Segregation enforcers needed laws to change their minds. Men and women avoided buses, they sat in all white diners, and they marched to Washington. Children stood up and fought for equal rights in schools, and on D-Day in Birmingham. By the children fighting, people finally opened their eyes. The message started to seep in, They won't stop until they reach the Freedom Land.
America isn't perfect, at least not yet. We still struggle with race and segregation, just in different ways. Minorities are subjected to lower class living due to their inability to prosper. A "White Flight" is still present. People can't help but want to attach to their own race. It is who they feel more comfortable with. Therefore, subconsciously segregate themselves. Schools and standardize test separate us by race. We are struggling and will continue to.
On New Years Day 2010 Oscar Grant was shot and killed in the Oakland Bart station by a Bart Police Officer, Johannes Mehserle. He was recently found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Mehserle pleaded not guilty. A lot of people saw this as a hate crime. There were riots and protest for the justice of Oscar Grant. No one but Johannes knows what he really meant to do, and we probably will never know. Did he mean to pull the gun or was he really reaching for his tazor? And where do we go from here?
The only way out is up.
Civil Rights Movement Reflection
There are a lot of lessons we learned from the Civil Rights Movement this year. We learned that America was not always the way it is today. It used to be a place where everyone was divided and not everyone could make the decisions for themselves. The steps people took to gain freedom was shown in the exhibits during the days we spent looking at people's projects. There were different approaches to gaining freedom, Martin Luther King Jr. believed in a non-violent approach while Malcolm X wanted people to act against the government because of the way it was. Some people also took it into their own hands by doing sit-ins and other types of demonstrations, such as D-Day. Another time that people got fed up with the way America was was the Detroit Riots, where people burned cars and buildings to make a point that things weren't even for everyone. Eventually, the government started making Civil Rights Acts to make the freedom equal.
America still isn't perfect when it comes to giving everyone in the country full equality. There are still a ton of stereotypes that people deal with daily. We read about kids still dealing with being bullied because of their race or other characteristics that they may not be in control of. There are stories on the news that show acts of racism throughout America, and even though you might deal with the single person, the beliefs they have are shared with other people around them. Just a few years ago, there was a shooting at the Oakland BART station which gained national attention because some witnesses believed the incident was fueled by racism. There were also riots in Los Angeles because of the beating of Rodney King. Another example of problems we have in the present in white flight. If the safety and luxuries of the community depends on what kinds of races live there then there is a problem that hasn't been fixed.
Ideas and events from the Civil Rights Movement can be connected to how our country is run today. During the Movement, the idea was to gain freedom and equality for everyone in America, today we are trying to retain those beliefs and it has become part of our daily lives. An event from the Civil Rights time period that compares to an event in today's news is the Detroit Riots vs. the LA Riots. They both happened because of racial issues at the time and both instances were probably unnecessary. Sit-ins are also a form of protest today just like they were during the Civil Rights Movement. People use non-violent protest to prove points every day because it was shown to be an effective way of voicing your opinion. Some acts of hate over race still occur today, which shows that we as a country are not all on board for everyone having freedom. I am not sure whether that trend will continue or not but if we learned one thing from the Civil Rights Movement, if you want something bad enough and work for it, you can get it.
Ideas and events from the Civil Rights Movement can be connected to how our country is run today. During the Movement, the idea was to gain freedom and equality for everyone in America, today we are trying to retain those beliefs and it has become part of our daily lives. An event from the Civil Rights time period that compares to an event in today's news is the Detroit Riots vs. the LA Riots. They both happened because of racial issues at the time and both instances were probably unnecessary. Sit-ins are also a form of protest today just like they were during the Civil Rights Movement. People use non-violent protest to prove points every day because it was shown to be an effective way of voicing your opinion. Some acts of hate over race still occur today, which shows that we as a country are not all on board for everyone having freedom. I am not sure whether that trend will continue or not but if we learned one thing from the Civil Rights Movement, if you want something bad enough and work for it, you can get it.
Closer, But Not There Yet
The lessons we've learned from the Civil Rights Movement are: violent protests aren't the best way to achieve equality, we achieve greater things when we came together as a whole, and to get people's attention, we might have to step out of our comfort zone and do things we're not used to. The Detroit Riot was an example of how violent protests are not an effective way of protesting. The Detroit Riot destroyed the streets; windows were smashed, buildings were ruined and vandalized, and a lot of people were injured. Cities were burning to the ground. Project C took place in 1963. It was organized by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and it was a nonviolent protest where African American children skipped school to march and protest along the streets of Birmingham. Kids came together from left to right and sung songs as they marched to Birmingham for equality. All the kids were arrested and thrown into jail. They gave up almost everything that they had for their families since their parents had jobs they could not lose. The jail cells were full the days that followed the march. Rosa Parks was another example of a nonviolent protest and also a very brave woman that stepped out of her boundaries and went far past her limits to stand up for her rights. She and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. planned to boycott the buses. She refused to go to the back of the bus one day after work and was arrested and put into jail. The weeks that followed after that, all African Americans decided to boycott the buses and walk or carpool instead. That was a very effective way of achieving equality on buses.
When it comes to equity and equality today, people are treated very unfairly still. For example, people in low class areas don't get the same benefits and treatment as people who live in high class areas. People who live in low class areas are not treated the same in hospitals. Their medical benefits are lower than those of people in more wealthy areas. Nobody wants to work in a low class area because they do not make as much money, therefore, the people who are more skilled and better at their jobs work in high class areas. We are still segregated today. People tend to follow their own race rather than integrate with others. If a city is being integrated, people tend to feel uncomfortable and tend to move away to a place where people of their own race are.
Our past affects our future as well. Desegregation in Little Rock Arkansas at Central High School was the start of integration in schools. However, even though we have a chance to interact with other races, we unconciously segregate ourselves. Martin Luther King Jr. is a big part of our past and has greatly affected our future. Things wouldn't be the same without him. He inspired many people to stand up for what they believe in. He took a stand and never backed down. He led many other people in nonviolent protests and he made it mandatory that things needed to change now. His speeches were very inspiring and consisted a need of urgency for these changes to happen. Everything that happened in the Civil Rights period gave us more access today. Though there is still a racial barrier, we are less segregated united as one and are more conscious of racism.
When it comes to equity and equality today, people are treated very unfairly still. For example, people in low class areas don't get the same benefits and treatment as people who live in high class areas. People who live in low class areas are not treated the same in hospitals. Their medical benefits are lower than those of people in more wealthy areas. Nobody wants to work in a low class area because they do not make as much money, therefore, the people who are more skilled and better at their jobs work in high class areas. We are still segregated today. People tend to follow their own race rather than integrate with others. If a city is being integrated, people tend to feel uncomfortable and tend to move away to a place where people of their own race are.
Our past affects our future as well. Desegregation in Little Rock Arkansas at Central High School was the start of integration in schools. However, even though we have a chance to interact with other races, we unconciously segregate ourselves. Martin Luther King Jr. is a big part of our past and has greatly affected our future. Things wouldn't be the same without him. He inspired many people to stand up for what they believe in. He took a stand and never backed down. He led many other people in nonviolent protests and he made it mandatory that things needed to change now. His speeches were very inspiring and consisted a need of urgency for these changes to happen. Everything that happened in the Civil Rights period gave us more access today. Though there is still a racial barrier, we are less segregated united as one and are more conscious of racism.
Civil Rights, all we hail
According to the Civil Rights Freedom Movement, there aren't much lessons applied to our society today. But there is indeed major successes that occurred between the time civil leaders fight for our rights. According to Martin Luther King Jr. 's most famous and educative seventeen minute long "I have a dream Speech" and Malcom X's "Ballot or the Bullet speech", America is still struggling among segregation and equity. Both leaders fought to end this moment of segregation, because in their eyes, its a view of humans treating others without equity, equality, and within the pursuit of happiness. However these successes that were brought up changed America and citizens begin to stop underestimating racism.
Successes that were brought up involved the Civil Right Acts of 1964 and 1968, both being passed in Congress. The Civil Right Acts of 1964 banned discrimination inemployment and the government has the rights to protect all people's rights. The Civil Right Acts of 1968 prohibited discrimination and lynching. With these acts both being passed, America is more of an independent and free state, which is a remarkable sign that allowed the negros to become less picked upon from the whites. The voting right acts of 1965, a major and powerful act in the mid 60's, eliminated all voter literacy tests and it enabled federal examiners to register voters. There would never been a seperation of whites and negros among all voting rights.
However, we are still facing racial segregation today. In example, Chinese and Mexicans are still being seperated in jail. Segregation has to stop because no one would achieve fair equity that way and those who havent been treating others fairly should reconsider for those who gone through this same situation. America is still going through segregation today and the most recent case among segregation was the time in San Francisco when a chinese lady refused to give a portion of the spot where she was standing in the bus to a black lady. I feel overwhelmed by this type of racial injustice regardless of who is invovled.
Successes that were brought up involved the Civil Right Acts of 1964 and 1968, both being passed in Congress. The Civil Right Acts of 1964 banned discrimination inemployment and the government has the rights to protect all people's rights. The Civil Right Acts of 1968 prohibited discrimination and lynching. With these acts both being passed, America is more of an independent and free state, which is a remarkable sign that allowed the negros to become less picked upon from the whites. The voting right acts of 1965, a major and powerful act in the mid 60's, eliminated all voter literacy tests and it enabled federal examiners to register voters. There would never been a seperation of whites and negros among all voting rights.
However, we are still facing racial segregation today. In example, Chinese and Mexicans are still being seperated in jail. Segregation has to stop because no one would achieve fair equity that way and those who havent been treating others fairly should reconsider for those who gone through this same situation. America is still going through segregation today and the most recent case among segregation was the time in San Francisco when a chinese lady refused to give a portion of the spot where she was standing in the bus to a black lady. I feel overwhelmed by this type of racial injustice regardless of who is invovled.
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