Jump Jim Crow

Setting in Mississippi, during the 1920s, Dry September demonstrates the south’s rebellion to the freedom of African Americans. The implementation of federal laws, Jim Crow Laws, granted African Americans freedom. The south held conservative views, unwilling to view African Americans as equal human beings. This led to racial violence and oppression throughout the United States. Section one begins with a rumor that spreads around about Will Mayes, an African American, raped Miss Minnie Cooper, a white

The phrase, “We the people”, holds a lot of meaning to American citizens. As the first three words of the United States Constitution, it signifies a core value intended to act as a unifying factor in America’s democratic society: popular sovereignty. This is the idea of a majority rules, or to put more simply, the one with the most votes wins. The U.S. system of government relies upon the fact that the American people are capable of coming together to make informed decisions about matters that will

Civil Rights Movement – Background Info 1619 – Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia 1660s – Slavery officially began when laws in Virginia and Maryland were passed. The trade lasted until 1808. South Cotton – Most slaves went to the agricultural southern states where they grew cotton for the massive textile mills in England. Abolitionists – ‘Underground Railways’ – People who fought against the slave system. There was even a underground railroad that helped escaping slaves reach the northern

and campaigns for social transformation fought hard battles for social and economic justice. In an attempt to withstand the social prejudices that were highly advocated in Mississippi African Americans were targeted for violence and degraded by Jim Crow laws that were inhumane and restricted their rights. Despite the poverty and inequality African Americans had to undergo, their slow struggle to freedom in Clarksdale was accompanied by accomplishments and relentless efforts for civil rights. Hamlin

Americans society in areas such as migration, the work force, and also racial pride (www.yale.edu). One of the factors of white patronage is the Negro Movement. The Negro movement is also defined as the self-confidence and active refusal to obey the Jim Crow – era laws of the post war 1 black community. The term Negro Movement soon became a form of entertainment for whites. White money and white connections were crucial catalysts for the movement in the early years. White patronage brought along

“The Jim Crow era was one of struggle -- not only for the victims of violence, discrimination, and poverty, but by those who worked to challenge (or promote) segregation in the South” (“Jim Crow Stories”). It is important to know the history of this significant period where everyone was treated differently based on how they looked instead of their character. During the Jim Crow era, the lives of African Americans were severely restricted making it difficult for them to succeed in everyday life.

The 1960s Can you imagine a place where people took problems into their own hands? Where people stood up for what they believed in and fought for their rights? People who did not let anything get in their way, no matter how tough times got? This place was American during the 1960s. Change in American was about to come and the people in American were going to make sure it happened. The 1960s was a time of determination, self-expression, and excitement. The 1960s came with many ups and downs. But

Did you know that last September marked the 50th anniversary of the bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama—an act of white terror that killed four little black girls (adding to the innumerable death toll of the Civil Rights Movement) and injured many other black church members? No? Okay. But you did probably know that two weeks ago marked the 1st anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, right? That’s fine, the discrepancy in your memory can likely be attributed to

society” (TKM: Still Relevant). The symbolism and underlying messages of the book, specifically the illustration of the mockingbird in society, is extremely relevant in today’s world. When TKM was published, racism was a hotter issue than ever. Jim Crow Laws were in full effect in the South, preventing people of color from being possessing basic rights of other Americans, such as voting, up-to-par public facilities, a decent education or a seat on the bus. Interracial relationships were viewed as

The time span between 1954 and 2010 tells a story for African Americans. The timespan tells a story of perseverance and accomplishments. African American like Malcom X, Stokey Carmichael, and even Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had different views on ways to gain respect for the generations that followed behind them. Even though they had different views on how to gain respect from whites; they shared the same desires. Their similar desires were to lead blacks to higher positions, better life styles