The Civil Revolution : Medgar Evers And The Civil Rights Movement

Revolution, “a sudden, complete or marked change in something” (Dictionary.com). The Civil Rights Movement sparked a reaction in the country. The idea of allowing African Americans full rights and privileges left white Americans to brutalize and discriminate. “In 1954, Medgar Evers became the first state field secretary of the NAACP in Mississippi.” He was a civil rights activist that “fought to end the racial injustice he experienced growing up in the South.”(Biography.com). He was later murdered by a member of the KKK, but died in the fight for freedom. It takes people to believe, to follow, and to start a revolution.

Medgar Evers was a great leader of the civil rights movement in the 50's and 60's. From his humble beginnings in a small Mississippi town he grew to become one of the greatest leaders of the movement.

In 1960, there were tremendous of social ferment that was responsible for agitation and protest. Through direct protest, many African Americans, women, and homosexuals were able to gain recognition and break down the walls of discrimination and segregations. Out of the numerous elements that arose in the 1960s, there are three movements that truly affected the American society. Firstly, the rise of the civil rights movement was greatly influenced by racial discrimination of colored people in the South. Secondly, the women’s movement aimed to convince the society that women are capable of achieving and maintaining higher waged job like males. Lastly, the gay rights movement aimed to gain acceptance and stop discrimination of homosexuality. The most significant effect on the development of American society was the women’s movement and how they expanded their economic and political opportunities. The common goal among African Americans, women’s, and homosexuals was to obtain their equal rights as citizens of America and to desegregate all the boundaries between white and black population.

It can happen quickly, in a matter of minutes. It can also take its time and happen over a period of several years. In the case of racism, it took peaceful action to change the wrongs that were being committed. It took 30 years for someone to see that acting violently was not going to help the problem, but strengthen it. This person was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent protests finally were the answer to a problem that had gone on for such a long time. Between the 1930s and the 1960s there were really no changes having to do with racism. Whites treated blacks so lowly and that hadn’t changed between the time when Harper Lee’s story is set and the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was able to show people how they could get their word across through non violent protesting, he was able to captivate people and move them to see what was right and what was wrong, and he was able to change an ongoing problem for the

“A reform movement attempts to change limited aspects of a society but does not aim at drastically altering or replacing major social, economic, or political institutions… a revolutionary movement, in comparison, is a social movement in which participants are organized to alter drastically or replace totally an existing social, economic, or political institutions” (Defronzo 8).

Mississippi became a major struggle during the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century because of its resistance to rights for African Americans. Between 1952 and 1963, Evers was the most emotional activist, orator, and visionary for change. His motto was “violence is not the way” He used not violent tactics throughout his fight against racism.

Freedom is a fundamental human right that all Americans enjoy today. Foner defines freedom as the ability of an individual to do as he/she wishes as long as long as the actions are within the law and respect the right of others (2). Accordingly, freedom is among the rights that are anchored in American constitution to protect the civil liberties of all Americans. Today, America is regarded as a democratic country that operates within the rule of law partly because of its respect for human rights (Romano 3). However, history shows that the freedom that African Americans enjoy today did not come easily; rather came after a long and enduring struggle by Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968). It is noted that, unlike white Americans who enjoyed freedom to do as they wished in the early 19th century, African Americans were denied the freedom to operate freely like their white counterparts (Foner 6). Therefore, because curtailing the freedom of African Americans were denying them the opportunity to advance socially, economically and politically, the Civil Rights Movement was formed by Martin Luther King Junior and colleagues to fight against racial segregation and to ensure that African Africans gain equal rights as the whites. This essay seeks to explore the Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968) struggle for freedom and

Social movements are not spontaneous events, and they must build towards their goals over time on a series of phases and preconditions. Successful social movements rely on a number of micro and macro factors including efficient organizational structures, the ability to mobilize human and material resources, as well as effective leadership and rapid diffusion of ideas. As it will be shown, the presence of mobilizing structures, movement frames as well as suitable political opportunities combined with reactionary incentives during the Civil Rights Movement helped culminate both short and long term societal changes.

Many people know of great, important people involved in the Civil Rights Movement, the movement to obtain equal freedom and opportunity for all people. Jackie Robinson, born in 1919, was a very influential person in the Civil Rights Movement. While playing baseball and advocating for the movement, he influenced many African Americans. By showing them what is possible, he led them to pursue their dreams and fight for what they believe in. The incredible talent shown on the field and the passion and ambition shown off of it helped push others to do what they wanted to do.

Have you ever thought about why the famous civil right activists got assassinated? The assassination of these famous African-American should never be right. Medgar Evers was one of the people who was an assassination because he was the first state field secretary of the NAACP in Mississippi. Medgar ever was also a civil right activist served in World War II before going to work for NAACP and fought to end the racial injustice he experienced growing up in the South. As of result, Medgar Evers was shot to death by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith.Medgar Evers fought in the World War II in France and Germany.The assassination of Medgar Evers was unjust because he was a World War II veteran and he helped to integrate the University of Mississippi; however, some people believe that many members of the police force at the time were members of the Klan.

Benjamin Hooks, Jim Crow laws, and Medgar Evers all had a good or bad impact in the united states during the civil rights movement. some made life harder and some made it easier for african americans to survive in the united states during the civil rights movement .Benjamin Hooks helped and tried to change life for african americans during the civil rights movement.

Medgar Evers death played a big part in the equal rights fight throughout the 1900's in America. While he was alive, he advocated for justice for many racist crimes against African American people. Unfortunately, Medgar Evers was shot in the back of the head on his driveway, Medgar Evers fought for his life, and Reports say he staggered into his house after being shot. Medgar Evers died an hour later in a nearby hospital. His death would spark outrage in the black community, and they would fight for his killer to be brought to justice for 31 years. The year of Medgar Evers's death Byron De La Beckwith would be saved from justice by an all-white justice.

Have you ever wanted to be in the army or stand up for what's right? If you didn’t well Medgar Evers did he was a powerful man who never took no for an answer. He was an independent kid and his parents thought that a good education will take him far. He loved what he did so let me tell you who Medgar Evers is. The great of Mississippi.

Social movements are large groups of people who are usually without political power and influence that decide to promote or resist social change through unconventional means (Monnier, 2010). Social movements begin when there is a problem identified by a certain group of people. The group finds out who is responsible for failing to appropriately address their issues and at that point proceed to take action themselves. These movements can be violent or nonviolent when addressing the responsible parties. There are many types of social movements that include but not limited to civil rights, animal rights and environmental rights movements. The basis of these movements would derive from the conflict theory. The conflict theory

Born in Mississippi, Medgar Evers was a lead activist in the Civil Rights Movement, as he was the most well known civil rights activist in Mississippi he was big target to those who disagreed and hated anyone fighting for civil rights. A World War 2 veteran, he served for approximately three years and then received an honorable discharge in 1946. Met and later married Myrlie Beasley as an outcome of attended Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. They went on to have three children. After graduating he moved to Philadelphia Mississippi and worked as an insurance salesman. Both him and his brother Charles Evers worked with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The same year of the Supreme Court ruling of Brown