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The Reconstruction Era was a period of time from 1865 to 1877 about the rebuilding of the South and the establishment of rights for African Americans. This period marked a continuous battle of ideas for the nation’s future. Despite having its flaws, the Reconstruction was a success overall, The Reconstruction provided slaves freedom and citizenship with the amendments passed, gave black people access to education, and finally reunited the states. During the Reconstruction, 3 amendments were…

that sometimes there should be a second chance and not to be a judgmental person. I am appreciative of everything that everybody does for me I do not take it for granted. I feel as if being judgmental maybe a way of discrimination. As a cashier at Natchez Market, there are plenty of times that I have…

Small Town America I grew up in the small town of Natchez, Mississippi spending Friday nights on the football field and Saturdays and Sundays in the woods. For a teenager in a town this size, entertainment is extremely hard to come by. Each week is filled with school, homework and practice, but on the weekends, I head to the woods where nothing is ever predictable. Each Saturday and Sunday, I get up early and make my way to the camp. It does not matter if it is turkey, squirrel or deer…

Black Boy is a story about a little boy named Richard from Natchez, Mississippi who always seems to get in trouble. Richard lives with his younger brother, mom and dad, and grandmother who is bedridden. In chapter 1, Richard’s mom told Richard and his brother to not make any noise while they played so they wouldn’t…

Jazlyn Jones His 106 23 Sept 2015 How Bad Do You Want It? In the book To Tell the Truth Freely, we are exposed to the history and the various incidents that led to the creation of the Anti-lynching Crusade. This crusade was created by Ida B. Wells, due to her passion for justice. Well’s was born during the Reconstruction period, which was the transition from slavery to freedom. The changes Ida endured, increased the evolution of racial equality. The background information on lynching,…

Isaac R (1860-1920?) “Uncle Gun” worked with his father, farming Poplar Hill. As a young man Uncle Gun purchased his own farm and home on Poplar Hill (Poplar Hill was over 1100 acres it was divided between many farmers). Willie Jackson and Boles Riley delighted in telling the story of Uncle Gun and Hester Bond being the parents of Mary Lou. However, Boles and Willie were young children at the time, but remembered that Hester died in childbirth. Scandal seemed to have been the story behind…

Way back when, an elderly African-American woman named Phoenix Jackson went on a familiar journey to town. On this journey, she was met with difficulty and disrespect, but that did not stop her from getting to her destination. As one critic says,” In “A Worn Path,” the author utilizes the conventions of the heroic journey to describe the adventures of a woman who is unaware of her own heroism” (Reisman). The story tells about the journey Phoenix goes on and how much trouble she goes through. The…

While a majority of the community is in need of renovation it is an old community that has character. The community’s outstanding assets are the Renaissance mall, the Natchez Trace Parkway and museum, and St. Andrews private school. These attract people of upper class who add value to the community. What I found most striking about this community is how clean it is. It is clear that the members of the community take pride…

Journeys can be tough. Often, we may get caught up in problems we both expect or do not expect to happen along the way. Other times, great stuff may happen and we will benefit from going on a journey. We meet people along the way who either help us or destroy us. But in a journey, we always have a certain and distinct goal. A goal so important, that no matter how tough the journey might be, we must always try to achieve it. Try, try again. Usually, we might see heroes as being buff, strong,…

Rights and equality for any race, gender, or wealth class defines social justice. Three short stories that symbolize social justice are “Saboteur,” “A Worn Path,” and “The Lesson.” In the story “Saboteur” the antagonist is a police officer who treats the protagonist unjustly. The social justice issue being portrayed is inequality. In contrast, “A Worn Path” is a story of an elderly African-American woman who is on a quest. While on her quest, racism is illustrated as the social issue. Lastly…