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    Analysis of Letter From a Birmingham Jail In 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. was asked to go to Birmingham to engage in a nonviolent direct-action program and was arrested as a result of this protest. A letter from several clergymen arrived to him during his incarceration criticizing his work as untimely and unwise. Martin Luther King responded to their critique in a “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” and explained the necessity of his presence. He explains that his actions were thoroughly planned out.…

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    government in certain circumstances. One of these circumstances is when the government is not fair and just. In the 1950’s and 60’s, many citizens of the United States began protesting unfair treatment of African Americans. One of these people was Rosa Parks. Parks had to face segregation problems in the Montgomery bus system. After a year of fighting,…

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    Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She was tired and extremely exhausted. Rosa got on the Montgomery Bus to get home. The bus was for white and black people every time a white person got on and there wasn’t enough room, they would move the black sign back. As the buss started to move the driver noticed a white man standing, the bus driver stopped the bus got out and moved the black sign back. When the driver moved the sign back, Rosa was in a seat in front of the sign.…

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    The most exhilarating, terrifying ride of the year is soon going to be opening! The Railroad Bridge is a terrifying ride guaranteed to make you feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins. This ride is based on the urban legend that comes from a railroad bridge on Susco Road in Pennsylvania. In the legend it says it is a bridge where a bride supposedly hung herself, and some say if you put your keys on your car at the sight, you can see the bride in the mirrors. The passengers will…

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    The Montgomery Bus Boycott started in December 1955. This brought much attention to Miss Rosa Parks. Very intriguingly, all African American citizens refused to ride the bus, due to Parks being arrested for refusing to give up her seat. This was a big deal. It upset many blacks and they refused to ride the bus any longer. Since black Americans refused to ride the bus, it caused serious financial problems for the bus company. They had to desegregate the buses. The Montgomery bus company faced…

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    noticeable. The audience especially doesn’t notice it when they’re captivated in a Spielberg film, like Jurassic Park. One scene in particular has perfect lighting. It's raining and the park-goers…

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    Why did they Boycott Rosa Parks Or boycott in general? They boycotted her because she decided to not listen to what she didn't believe in. Basically she was standing up for herself and others not caring about what the punishment would of been. Why did Martin Luther King organize the montgomery bus boycott? So It all started on the month of december year 1995 in montgomery Alabama when Rosa parks was tired of all the revelution between the colored skinned and the white’s. She…

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    Love Maybe Book Report

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    For my novel study on the book Love? Maybe. I didn’t use any background information for my understanding of the story because my book is not a part of a series or made into a movie. As the story begins, the main character, named Piper Paisley, is talking to her friends Jillian and Claire in the candy shop she works in, called Jan The Candy Man, and she is stocking up the truffle pyramids while Jillian talks to her about Valentine's day, which happens to be Piper’s birthday. Jillian is trying…

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    Rosa Parks Impact On Civil Rights “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” -Rosa Parks. People were saying that Rosa gave up her seat because she was physically tired. The quote means that she is tired of giving in to segregation. Rosa Parks was an important figure in American history because she sparked the civil rights movement. Rosa´s courage led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Rosa caused an act of civil disobedience, and Rosa opened Rosa and Raymond´s foundation for self…

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    Well, the election, it came out really well. Next time we’ll triple the number or quadruple it. We want to get it over 51, right? At least 51. Well this is Black History Month, so this is our little breakfast, our little get-together. Hi Lynn, how are you? Just a few notes. During this month, we honor the tremendous history of African-Americans throughout our country. Throughout the world, if you really think about it, right? And their story is one of unimaginable sacrifice, hard work, and faith…

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