Civilly Changed: Encouragement, Hope And Change

Civilly Changed Encouragement, hope, and change; all encompass the positive use of civil disobedience. We live in a society reshaped by many courageous people, who have stepped up to face injustice with a virtuous smile. As we keep evolving from our past mistakes, we also have to use our past methods to inspire, to give positive adjustment, and ultimately bring justice within our society. Inspiration can come from anything, even from a single profound letter. Martin Luther King’s letter from Birmingham inspired many to go to the march from Selma to Montgomery that he later led. “There never was a moment in American history more honorable and more inspiring than the pilgrimage of clergymen and laymen of every race and faith pouring into Selma to face danger at the side of its embattled Negroes.” (King) The people were able to march down that week long, strenuous journey to fight for justice and to help invigorate others to do the same. The march did not only serve as a display of progress, but also a sign of hope, that several of which had lost many years ago. This hope was prevalent even earlier within the most …show more content…
However even in this bleak city for civil rights, countless of children step up to the plate, protested with non-violent demonstrations, to then gladly go and overrun the city’s jail. Nevertheless, they didn’t leave this impact of justice without a few scars. On the second day, of the campaign various groups of children were scattered due to the high pressurized water hoses and vicious dogs’ attacks on the children. Even though many children ran away, some stayed and still protested for righteousness. This event brought to life the reason for civil disobedience. It bleeds the injustice many African American have dealt with, and to also show all of America, the importance of civil