Generation after generation, children have taken advantage of the freedom their previous generations have earned for them. The amount of labor that older generations did for racial freedom is so grand that the younger generations do not deserve it all. Rather, newer generations must be able to show they are capable of upholding their rights. Kids these days look back and scoff at how much work their predecessors did for every bit of freedom they got, and they only preoccupy themselves with mindless activities. That is why I believe that each generation should earn its racial freedom, to show its worthiness to the world. With this new idea in play surely, we can make America great again. Taking away all racial freedoms and making the current generations work for it, will truly start shaping people into hard working men and women. The world is in the technology age where everything is done with very little effort, laziness is creeping in like a deadly shadow. Coretta Scott King says that "Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation." However, the current generations of children do not know what real labor is like and need to learn, so that they may be able to earn it. With this idea in …show more content…
First off, many parents might argue that this will put too much pressure on their children, but remember that people of previous generations lived through it and developed into mature reliable adults. People were able to obtain freedom once before and there is faith that the newer and the more educated generation of today can do it as well. Secondly, today people say that they have earned these rights, but they really haven't if they did not battle for it. Generation after generation, people were discriminated, what gives these age groups anymore right to freedom than the others? In order to respect and value the rights passed on, I believe that we must fight for
Some individuals say that freedom should be certain once it is already conquered because of the risks that could affect citizens, however fighting for a certain freedom teaches a large number of valuable lessons. If each generation fought for freedom, they would learn how to respect it. They would learn not to take it for granted. These lessons can make the world a finer place for everybody. As civil rights activist, Coretta Scott King, says, "Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every
The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal” (Jefferson). As the United States was built with an emphasis on equality for all citizens, it is increasingly pertinent to ensure that these values are retained. Throughout this country’s history, many conflicts regarding the ultimate equality of all citizens have resulted in the people themselves resisting restrictive laws. Protests, when peaceful, have always had a positive effect on retaining the freedoms promised by the Declaration of Independence. In order to pass on these values, American children are taught about those who chose to resist. Henry David Thoreau, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Susan B. Anthony are only a few of
Since the 1960's, radical movements for social change in the United States have sought to expose the fallacies behind the American way of life. As their efforts have shown us, ours is not a nation where all peoples are free, where everyone gets a fair chance and justice presides. In fact, though we as a nation believe firmly in the principles of democracy, we have often failed miserably in making these principles a reality. Social change has thus been about striving for freedom for all peoples in all spheres of life_economic, political, culturally, educationally...the list goes on and on. Behind all of this change is the understanding that, contrary to establishment beliefs,
History has repeatedly shown exactly how solutions can change a free society. America’s founding fathers—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, James Madison, and dozens of others—fought for a just solution, with pen and sword alike. No fear held their hearts. They did not just talk about what they wanted to do; they acted. Because of their courageous, wise actions, the United States of America lives today. Because of abolitionists like William Wilberforce, Harriet Tubman, and Abraham Lincoln, all people live freely today. Why?—because of actions,
We the Negro race came along way from terminating slavery, gaining natural rights as other citizens of this country. Although Abraham Lincoln's, Emancipation Proclamation was a success and we were no longer treated as property. The Constitution grants us all equal rights no matter our race, sex, or religion. But it seems that it doesn't matter what a paper states, we are still treated differently and we are being deprived of many things that we have been entitled to for our skin color. You, the younger generation of African Americans can make a change, if you set yourselves too it.
"Freedom and equality are inherent rights in the United States: therefore, I encourage young people to take on the task by standing up and speaking out on behalf of people denied those rights. We have not yet finished the job of making our country whole”
250 years of enslavement, sixty years of jim crow laws, 90 years of separate but equal clause. This country is far from acheiveing racial equality. Nearly of the top 1% are white. A black person makes less than a dollar in mininum wage compared to a white person. “Until we figure for our aggravating lesson debts, america will never make entire.”
it hurts me to think that so many veterans who fight for our freedom and put their lives on the line are homeless when they return home. they give up everything for their country but yet their country gives them nothing in return. they are easily given combat boots and dog tags while leaving but coming back they get a street corner and some cardboard boxes. they gave us our freedom so why aren't we giving them shelter, respect, and love?
Civil liberty and social inequality has been one of the most protested and talked about subject, even before the civil rights movement that began in the mid-50s. Many different people find the courage to bring these injustices to light and speak out against the subject, creating a more equal and truly bringing justice to all, no matter race, religion, ethnicity, or gender. Whether it be through a peaceful protest or moving speech, courageous minorities help resolve civil issues within America and demand change. Civil liberty issues have been, and still is being, resolved through vocal advocates willing to protest and use the first amendment to speak out against discrimination and unfair treatment towards minorities.
When the Founding Fathers wrote the US Constitution implementing each of the Amendments, it was in hopes of truly making the United States “the land of the free and home of the brave”. This was for everyone including minorities. At the time of making the laws of America, the founding fathers never knew that the overwhelming issues of slavery and unequal rights would have overtaken the United States of America, even so much that it still exists today. Even leaders who also had hopes of seeing equality in America like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Advocates for Women’s Rights to vote risked their lives in hopes of taking America from a one minded country to a fair minded country.
Society has stigmatized this idea of “Freedom” and its significance. It has limited minorities from their individual and equal rights. Minorities have been held back from any sort of real life. They were not given the same opportunities when it came to jobs and school. Chief Joseph once said, “The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights.” Many began to realize that they were not being given the same opportunities and the same rights. People began to take action and fight for what they deserve. Action began in the early 18th century with amazing advocates such as, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglass. These people inspired life changing movements that helped build new laws and helped
I interviewed my grandparents, Janet and Earl Patterson, for this exploration. The questions that I asked where, ‘Why do you think the Civil Rights Act had to happen, and Can you tell a bit about any experiences you have had with this?’ Mrs. Patterson had a lot to say about her beliefs of why the Civil Rights Act had to happen, which made me really think about how lucky I am to live in the time that I live in. They both had a heartbreaking story about something that was done wrong to someone they knew before the Civil Rights Act, or something that happened to them even after it was put in effect. Their statements are proof enough of reasons why in our schools, we should teach more about the Civil Rights Act to make sure something like that does not repeat itself.
One of the most important questions in my generation was “Can racial and economic justice be
In 1968 and 1865 Lincoln and Kennedy were trying to persuade Americans that the country is better united. Throughout America’s history I believe that a common goal was to build relations among the diverse nation. I think that Lincoln and Kennedy wanted to make a change because they saw the difference and unfair circumstances. However there has not been a lot that has changed. I believe a lot of people want to get rid of racism but a lot of people haven’t made an honest effort to make change. However I also think that many people do not know how to acquire change. Recognizing racial injustice can help create various steps toward racial equality in America’s society. When we as a society speak explicitly about race, we will accept everything that make us different from one another.
With the presidential election looming, much has been in the news lately about terrorists groups such as ISIS, the militia uprising in Oregon, and the fighting in the Middle East. With all of the candidates spouting their opinions, it is hard to know what to believe. How is one to know if the groups fighting in these areas are terrorists or freedom fighters? To fully understand, once must first define all the terms involved in classifying groups as freedom fighters. Once these concepts are defined, one can attempt to define what the term freedom fighter means and use that definition as a basis for classifying groups as terrorists or freedom fighters.