Over the past few months, The University of Missouri has undergone many changes as a result of the protests on campus. These protests are similar to the lunch counter sit-ins that occurred during the Civil Rights movements. The two tactics had similar missions. Active college students used nonviolent protests in both situations, and they were relatively successful in their endeavors. In this paper I will further expand on the connections between lunch counter sit-ins and the protests on campus.
Both of these acts had similar missions, to end racism and inequalities in society. The sit-ins began in 1960, a time when racial tensions were very high. They performed sit-ins in an attempt to spark the civil rights movement and put an end to segregated facilities such as restaurants, diners, swimming pools, and churches. Protests at the University of Missouri were also created to stop racism. Racial tensions were increased by the use of the “n” word recently on campus. Students had a list of demands that included the resignation of Tim Wolfe because of his lack of action as well as an increase of black students and faculty.
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They both received heavy media attention, and sparked action elsewhere. The four students at the Greensboro sit-ins quickly grew to more than 300 people, as well as similar actions taking place across the country. The #ConcernedStudent1950 protest also had heavy media attention, positive and negative, but media attention nonetheless. It brought attention to their cause and the events that were taking place at the University. This attention led to the resignation of Tim Wolfe and the football team stopping activities. In addition, the protests had an impact on the national level, as other campuses began to follow suit and make their university more
Both of these acts had similar missions, to end racism and inequalities in society. The sit-ins began in 1960, a time when racial tensions were very high. They performed sit-ins in an attempt to spark the civil rights movement and put an end to segregated facilities such as restaurants, diners, swimming pools, and churches. Protests at the University of Missouri were also created to stop racism. Racial tensions were increased by the use of the “n” word recently on campus. Students had a list of demands that included the resignation of Tim Wolfe because of his lack of action as well as an increase of black students and faculty.
These movements were both created by active college students that used nonviolent tactics. Sit-ins started when African …show more content…
They both received heavy media attention, and sparked action elsewhere. The four students at the Greensboro sit-ins quickly grew to more than 300 people, as well as similar actions taking place across the country. The #ConcernedStudent1950 protest also had heavy media attention, positive and negative, but media attention nonetheless. It brought attention to their cause and the events that were taking place at the University. This attention led to the resignation of Tim Wolfe and the football team stopping activities. In addition, the protests had an impact on the national level, as other campuses began to follow suit and make their university more