Freedom Summer Reflection

Growing up in our time, in a middle class privileged family and attending a good school makes myself take for granted what some people truly go though. I have always enjoyed my history classes throughout high school because my teachers were so passionate about their subjects. After this course I had acquired a different level of education of American History that I have grown to appreciate. Prior to this class I had not been aware of several events in our history including the project of Freedom Summer which took place in 1964. Throughout the PBS documentary of Freedom Summer I had felt shocked, fortunate, furious and several other feelings. The Project of Freedom Summer organized by SNCC had the main goal of registering the black citizens of Mississippi to vote. Among this goal they had also wanted to address the inadequate schools. Although they had the right to vote, through intimidation, lynching, poll taxes and literacy exams made it difficult for African American citizens to register and exercise their right to vote. One of the main leaders was Bob Moses. Along with Bob Moses were …show more content…
While watching the documentary I think of my nieces who are half African American. I could not imagine them growing up and not receiving the same rights that I have been given. Sending little children who one day are the face of our country being sent to poorly funded schools is not fair and every child deserves the same education. The project had also established Freedom Schools. Establishing a solid education system is crucial for children at young ages. In education systems children are taught politics and practice their right to vote through student council and later in life can exercise these rights. We take for granted all of the rights and privileges we have and forget what some people have had to fight and even die