African-American Civil Rights Movement

The Harlem Renaissance was a period in American history that brought forth an “cultural, social, and artistic explosion” (PBS) centered around the African-American neighborhood, and its residence, in New York known as Harlem. Sadly, Harlem currently is becoming more gentrified as the years pass. This is something I noticed on my many visits to New York over the past few years. However, Harlem became famous during this period bringing Iconic establishments still respected today such as the Apollo…

The Civil rights Movement made millions of African Americans realize how powerful their voice can be which, transformed America completely. One of the many great civil rights leaders that had a powerful voice was Martin Luther King, Jr. Not only was he an inspiring leader of the Civil Rights Movement but the way he led was influential to African Americans. This is just one of hundreds encouraging quotes said by Martin Luther King, Jr., “We must work passionately and indefatigably to bridge the…

apartheid, it is man made and can be removed by the actions of human beings” (Nelson Mandela). This quote explains that like poverty, racism is controlled by our people in society. Racial discrimination started in America with the slavery of African-Americans and our outlook on them led to many problems in our history. Racial discrimination is a problem in many other countries like South Africa whose government believes in apartheid. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, racial discrimination…

was the civil rights movement. This movement was a result of the African Americans recognition to the injustice in the way they were being treated. They took part in varying types of protests (some peaceful and some not peaceful) and were often met with violence, whether it was from the police or southern white Americans. Authors Alan Brinkley, who wrote The Unfinished Nation, and Howard Zinn, who wrote A People’s History of the United States, both speak about the events of the civil rights…

gathered in New York with hopes of finding power and faith within themselves. This was known as the Harlem Renaissance. After the Civil Rights Movement, it was hard for African Americans to adapt to their new lifestyle. The Harlem Renaissance was the time where they found their way to becoming the citizens they are and live the life they deserved. The black culture became prosperous during the Harlem Renaissance through their music, art, and poetry and with this it caused for the black community…

freedom. The fight for the right to vote, equal representation, and an end to segregation was essential for them, when the Civil Rights Movement was taking place. They wanted to end the atrocities that were being committed towards black people. However, later on in the Civil Rights Movement, they received the support of many whites. Thousands of people in Alabama crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge from Selma into Montgomery to recreate a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. There were…

There is a perception that the American racist mentality is dead. However, this is not the case, seeing how the post- civil rights movement era is subtly reminiscent of the civil rights time period. That observation leads one to believe that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race. The reason that this perception that racism exist, is based on the ignorance society has toward…

His civil rights activities changed the world. Martin Luther King did very big changes. According to “ your dictionary” he brought publicity to major civil rights activities and efforts. Martin Luther King emphasized and encouraged the importance of non-violent protest and resistance. He also provided leadership to the African American civil rights. Such as finding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to harness the moral authority and organizing power of black churches.These civil…

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and a leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He delivered his famous “I have a Dream” speech, at the Lincoln Memorial on 28 August 1963 in order to call for an end of racism in the United States. In his speech Martin Luther King Jr. attempted to convince the majority white United States government to give African Americans equal rights through the use of biblical and historical allusions, alliterations, and imagery. King…

What civil rights groups influenced how you, as an individual, are treated today? In the United States, racial tolerance has been the product of various struggles by civil rights groups and individuals over several decades. As racial tolerance should be one of the basic foundations of any society, it had to be attained through various routes in America; some being peaceful, while unfortunately the majority being violent. For African Americans, tolerance through civil rights was achieved through…