The Importance Of Standing Up For Civil Rights

Most people do not realize the sacrifices and risk that civil right leaders had to make. Civil right leaders constantly risk their lives and their freedom. Civil right leaders fought for equality and freedom for African Americans. Over 70% of African Americans were experiencing segregation and discrimination during the civil right movement. African Americans only had one another for support, so during this time African Americans appreciated civil right leaders. During the civil rights movement, many leaders helped African Americans cope with changes that they were experiencing. Some African Americans looked up to civil rights leaders, because they were African American, so they knew how it felt to be mistreated by whites. African American

“In 2010, the U.S. Sentencing Commission reported that African Americans receive 10% longer sentences than whites through the federal system for the same crimes.”(11 Facts About Racial Discrimination, N/A, N/A) In recent years African Americans have been discriminated against and not treated fairly due to the color of their skin.The

On January 21, 2017, an estimated 500,000 Americans marched on the National Mall, continuing a longstanding tradition of protest on this public space. On this particular day, protesters sought to send a message to President Donald Trump regarding women’s rights. Known as the Women’s March, this event is only one of the more recent examples of large-scale protest and dissent on the National Mall. Throughout American history, protest movements have often made their way to Washington, D.C., the capital city and political center of the United States. Although the National Mall was not necessarily designed in a way that fosters protest, it quickly became the foremost venue for American demonstration. As AIDS activist Cleve Jones once stated, “the

Rosa Louise Parks, an American Civil Rights activist, name “ the first lady of civil rights” , has shown perseverance throughout her entire life. She had a strong mind for civil rights and didn’t settle for being discriminated against for being an African American women. Rosa’s childhood was influenced by segregation she used separate bathrooms, water fountains, and more. One examples of Rosa showing perseverance is through all of the racism and being treated as if she was subhuman , she still stayed strong and fought for what she believed in. Another example of her showing perseverance is when being told she couldn’t sit in the back of the bus because she was black she stayed persistent and didn’t move or let that stop her fight. After being

Not only did regular citizens become seized by new ideals but, those thoughts had imposed on many younglings whose names would be remembered among history like Martin Luther King Jr.. “Martin Luther King Sr. fought against racial prejudice, … He strongly discouraged any sense of class superiority in his children which left a lasting impression on Martin Jr.” (Bio). Martin Luther King Senior had understood the immoral values that racism presented due to Jim Crow Laws; because of that he instilled upon Martin Luther King Jr. that not one person had more authority over another pertaining to race. He did not want his son to be subjected to such tractable behavior that Whites had wanted just like many other citizens have unknowingly done. These raging emotions provoked citizens to stand up for themselves, even though it was in a more passive manner it soon created devoted

Many people are honored for their leadership, impact, legacy, achievements and hospitality. At Columbus State University, there are multiple people that should be considered for an honor. Mary Blackmon started women’s athletics at CSU. Frank Brown , former president at CSU, transformed CSU from a commuter college into the massive university it is today. Thomas Whitley was the founding president at CSU. Carson McCullers was a well-known author in Columbus. All these people did something great for CSU. However, I believe John Townsend, the first African American student at CSU, is the one who deserves a statue .

Back then there were times when not every one was equal, when if you were a different color people would harass you. There are some cases that show the struggle for civil rights for everyone. Some people should great ignorance to this situation. Both races were immediate disgust to each other. These are a few of the cases that show the struggle for civil rights dread Scott v. Sanford, Plessy v. Ferguson, and Shelly v. Kramer.

African americans have been fighting for their rights ever since they came to the United states. They have found it difficult to get the acceptance in the white society to be equal as a whole. Businesses are very bias on hiring colored people because they fail to understand that they

When citizens of society break federal and state laws they face a punishment known as “ jail” or “ prison”, which purpose is to not only to serve as a punishment but to also act as a program designed to help convicts enter back in to the society as a better person. As citizens of the United States we have civil rights granted to us from the U.S. Constitution that are not meant to just be taken away from us whenever the correctional system feels like it. Many people believe that once a person is put into prison that all of the prisoners’ rights are stripped form them, which is an untrue statement. Some of the basic prisoner laws state that all prisoners must be respected to and their life valued as a human being, it should be no type or

Shaping Civil Rights In modern day America, the concept of civil rights is not one that is typically thought about. Little do most people know, civil rights did not officially exist until 1791 nor do they think about the story behind it or what it has to do with the world they find themselves living in. The Bill of Rights is one of the most definitive documents in American history and impacted what is known as basic civil rights due to its influential author, its historical setting, and its ongoing significance with regards to historical and present day events.

Everyone should stand up for what they believe in no matter the consequences. Throughout history and even right now in the present, people and myself have seen people stand up for what they believe in.

Charles Richardson HMXP 102 Professor Patrice Burleson 24 April 2016 Civil Rights: Sparked Ever Lasting Change in America In modern America, equality is becoming more of a realization however; racial and civil rights issues are still existent in today’s society. The civil rights movement, which originated in the 1960’s, involved public movements in the United States which the goals were to terminate racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and to obtain and secure legal acknowledgement and federal protection of the citizenship rights enumerated in the constitution and federal law. Current racial issues have sparked movements such as the “Black Lives Matters” movement and the controversial killing of black men from

Dr. King lived in a United States of America that had changed very little in its the treatment of African American citizens since the period of reconstruction after the Civil War. The Civil Rights Movement in 1963 was organized with help from King and other influential leaders. The movement struck at some of the most notable areas afflicted by racial inequality. Why We Can’t Wait centers on the pursuit of civil discourse that unfolds in Birmingham, Alabama, one of the most racially segregated cities in America at the time. Each of the components of the Civil Rights Movement alone would not have so successfully innovative. It was only the sum of its parts, together, that made it so ground breaking at obtaining equal rights for all races. The

In 1619 the Transatlantic Slave Trade had begun. By 1808 the slave trade had ended and no more slaves could be imported. In 1863 slavery was ended but it wasn’t until 1865 when it was completely ended because those still in Texas were unaware of their new freedom. Blacks were freed but often still faced much abuse and persecution in America.

Imagine being in a time where segregation was a big problem and you had to give up your seat to a white person on a bus, knowing if you didn't, you would get punished or even arrested. Back then, people where very discriminative and life was hard for people of color. The world is full of disagreements, but in hard times, there are brave people who stand up and fight for their beliefs. These types of people are courageous and heroic and inspire others.