Racism In Alabama

Throughout history, African Americans have encountered an overwhelming amount of obstacles for justice and equality. You can see instances of these obstacles especially during the 1800’s where there were various forms of segregation and racism such as the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan terrorism, Jim- Crow laws, voting restrictions. These negative forces asserted by societal racism were present both pre and post slavery. Although blacks were often seen as being a core foundation for the creation of society and what it is today, they never were given credit for their work although forced. This was due to the various laws and social morals that were sustained for over 100 years throughout the United States. However, what the world didn’t

In “A Call for Unity” it is argued that matters such as this should only be pursued in the courts. In this it says that the citizens need to “find the proper channels,” which they believe can only be through court. They are in clear disapproval of demonstrations, saying “that decisions of those courts should in the meantime be peacefully

From the 1930s to the 1950s, African Americans were being severely persecuted and ostracized. The Jim Crow Laws allowed for legal segregation and continued control over blacks in the South. Those laws severely restricted the rights of the African American in the southern half of the United States and essentially continued to restrain them even though the United States Constitution forbid it. The North did not have such laws, but blacks still suffered. When African Americans migrated to the North, they were disillusioned by the fact that they were still not equal. The African Americans were instead delivered a subtler form of the discriminatory actions within the South. African Americans struggled for equality everywhere because of white

Each day in the United States, there is some type of event that illustrates prejudice and discrimination. This is not a good thing for our country and needs to be put to an end. In Huntsville, Alabama there are several things that have happened over the past year that involve discrimination. Two main stories that come to mind are an Indian grandfather who was attacked by a Madison City police officer and the Department of Justice rezoning the Huntsville City schools.

The specific examination of the Greensboro, N.C. lunch counter sit-ins that ignited a wave of similarly executed sit-downs throughout the 1960 was accredited to the strong personal ties amongst the initial Greensboro students. Two were roommates and all had gone to the same high school and shared a wealth of common experiences ranging from smuggling beer into the dormitory to the remembering the injustices of Little Rock. The idea of a month long Woolworth sit-in was initially discussed in the dormitory in a most informal manner. This evidence inexplicably presented by Mr. Gladwell is in complete contradiction to his statement requiring a hierarchy in which national or local leaders and organizations operating in a hierarchical arraignment were essential to the development of significant social change.

March 16 saw a demonstration in Montgomery, Alabama in which 580 demonstrators planned to march “from the Jackson Street Baptist Church to the Montgomery County Courthouse” (Reed 26). These protestors included a large number of northern college students. They met a police line a few blocks from the Courthouse and were forbidden from proceeding because “they did not have a parade permit” (Reed 26). Across the street came 40 or so students who planned on joining the group en route to the Courthouse. Eventually a few of the demonstrators dared to cross the street, led by James Forman who had organized the march. When it seemed the whole group would cross, police took action, with mounted officers and volunteers arriving at 1:12 pm. Riding into the small group of protestors, they forced most to withdraw, but a few stood fast around a utility pole where horsemen began to beat them. “A posseman

As an institution, Marist College has partaken in several social change movements. Students activists at Marist introduced The Marist Unity Project as an event to encourage communication and support within the college community, especially after the results of the presidential election. This movement included students writing positive messages on sticky notes and posting them on a wall. Everyone was also encouraged to share their valuable thoughts to others as a method to engage in an open dialogue between the students, faculties, and staff members. This effective project continued with a peaceful Unity March from the campus to the City Hall of Poughkeepsie. This march further emphasized the significance of unity and equality on all college

Before the group even hosted their own sit-in, it was brought to their attention that there was sit-ins happening all over the country. The group having already accomplished a test sit-in and an actual sit-in were suddenly warned by Nashville’s Chief of Police that anyone participating in additional protests would now be arrested. Even with the knowledge of the consequences they refused to stop, “We knew we couldn’t let the threat of violence stop us” (Lewis and Aydin 1:98). They had knowledge of the consequences and still didn’t have the desire to freeze their protests. Unsurprisingly, The Nashville Student Movement’s sit-ins taking place at multiple locations throughout town the next day grew violent much more rapidly than usual. The attacks, beatings, and humiliation began almost immediately, and the police were mysteriously absent during it all. Once the mob had tired themselves out, the police miraculously appeared and arrested the protestors. As the police were driving them away, the words “We Shall Overcome Someday” (Lewis and Aydin 1:103), were being proudly sung to the world from the back seat of the paddy wagons. Deep in all their hearts, they enthusiastically believed that they would one day conquer the challenges of

However, in 1967, there was a collective group of African Americans that united together to protest on the streets of Houston, Texas. These individuals went out to the streets to express their disapproval of the city’s decision to allow a city garbage dump into their community. The protestors were rigorously advocating the clearance because they believed the garbage dumps deteriorating effects “claimed the lives of two students” who resided in the neighborhood. As a result of the protest that occurred in 1967, constituents begin to mobilize themselves into coalitions to influence the decision making

In recent weeks a growing debate across campuses has arisen over the remaining racial divide that has left some students feeling disenfranchised by the universities that seek to teach them (Hui 2015). This growing dissent can be seen from Missouri to Princeton as students protest and object to what they claim to be a culture on university campuses not contusive to learning or to minority groups (Newman 2015). At Princeton University much like at the University of Missouri students are becoming increasingly vocal about the difficulties facing those of color at institutions that do not adequately address their needs, or in the case of Princeton fail to sufficiently acknowledge a legacy of racism in their institutions (Hui 2015). This

Strobe lights overwhelm the shadowy streets with blue in Atlanta, on the 11th of November. The epileptic flashing is unstartling as more authorize forces speed towards the protest; their sirens blare begging for attention. People of various races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds are in attendance with passionate concerns over the future prosperity and equality of the country that belongs to them too. Amongst the crowd, people carry cardboard signs that ache their arms, some stomp with the iconic two finger symbol of peace, while others spectate from their high-rise apartments, cheering and waving their support. The protest is mass with many differing and numerous causes of dissatisfaction, but a commonly shared opinion causes the underlying discontent: the president-elect is not supportive of the multiple demographics that compose the United States. There is a feeling of underrepresentation from these minority groups who have been long overlooked in politics. The protest is not a cry for help but a demand for change. The massive police force surrounds the protesters attempting to block their march. This border between the two opposing sides is a symbolic reminder of the ongoing power struggle, of the endless fight— The powerless is to be heard, for at least tonight.

Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia recently fell victim to political correctness. In March of 2016, chalk drawings containing political slogans supporting Republican presidential nominee, Donald J. Trump, appeared on sidewalks and stair rails across the campus. Not only were the students incensed and offended, but some even said that seeing Trump's name caused them physical pain. Now, the students complaining about pro-Trump chalk scrawls was bad enough, but the administration's response was even worse. Instead of attempting to restore order without violating the constitution, he acquiesced to the pressure from the students and attempted to prosecute the chalk drawer or "chalker" for vandalism. Fortunately, the chalker has never resurfaced, and the Emory administration has cleared the chalk drawer of any

But, John Delaney, the university’s president said his suspension has been lifted. Instead, the school made Parker continue his classes somewhere else because “substantial disruptions have been caused to date and there is a reasonable expectation that those disruptions to the learning and living environment would continue and may possibly escalate if he is allowed on campus” Delaney addressed and for Parker’s, the staff, and the faculty’s safety. That is how they have escaped a lawsuit. In fact, he has to go back for another meeting with the disciplinary panel with a police officer escorting him. This event causes a delicate situation for school authorities in America since it deals with freedom of speech and expression, at the same securing the community of hate. Universities do not want to be considered a part of white nationalism, especially now with the “Unite the Right” rally in the University of Virginia. Despite that, Universities are required “to permit it in accordance with the law, as well as pick up the expense of policing it” (Vice News). The University of Florida’s Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project director, Clay Calvert said “public universities are in a tough place here, we’re pitting the First Amendment rights of individuals against real-world safety concerns of students and faculty. If you allow [Parker] on campus, and he commits violence, the president of the

Students in Greensboro, North Carolina disagreed with “blacks only” facilities. Therefore to demonstrate their disapproval they staged sit-ins at local white's only diners. The students sat at the lunch counter and asked for coffee and other foods. The store manager refused to serve the student and asked them to leave. The students continued to stay and only left when it was closing time. The next morning the students came again to maintain the protest. The national media has begun to take notice by writing stories and commentating on the event. Now the protests become statewide with many other students organizing similar sit-ins. After that, the sit-ins now become nationwide with more than 70,000 people taking part in the movement against segregated facilities. Remember, this movement

The road to progress can be prolonged and strenuous, especially when conflicts arise. Despite the efforts of John Lewis and the freedom riders, some people within the colored community wanted segregation as much as the white man. As the protests continued, the more the riders questioned their commitment to the act of “civil disobedience” and as they continued to grow with such young students, the more it grew into a concern of whether they should be allowed to make such a commitment, a commitment that could result in death.