Selma

apparent in the representations of Grendel, Beowulf, King Hrothgar of the Danes, Selma, and Grendel’s son. In the epic Beowulf, Grendel is portrayed as a simply evil being. He just isn’t given the backstory and side information necessary for the reader to develop sympathy. We are told that Grendel was born a…

The movie main point is how Dr. Martin Luther King uses his philosophy and ideology to speak out for those blacks that are vulnerable. He utilizes the organization of SNCC and the help of SCLC, which letting more people getting involved, to reveal the black consciousness propagating their thoughts of equalities. Especially, after the first marching of nonviolent protest, more people emerge and join them against the state of government (George Wallace). Because of this event, it led to many…

fulfill this fantasy. However, becoming a Registered Nurse is not gonna be facile. It was going to take pleanty of hardwork. In fact, I knew that I had to finish High School. At the same time, I knew I had to stay sharp or stay focus. As a scholar at Selma High School, it was very laborious to stay attentive in class.On the other hand, I wanted to be the clas clown. Instead of me doing my work , I contiuned to play in my classes. In addition to playing in class, my grades began to reduce. For…

Before their arrival, the voter registration rate among blacks was only one percent. The office of registrars in Selma had been known for their failure to register African-Americans. Therefore, to protest for their right to vote, approximately 105 teachers and other activists walked down to the office of registrars and lined up as if they would be served. There, they…

The last scene is of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. giving his speech on the state capitol. Much like the very first scene, we hear King’s speech in the background, while other scenes are playing. Actual historical footage from the events of Selma are being played. We see the real life struggle of the marchers and the abuse that they face from the mobs who try to stop them. But we also see the strength of the marchers who stand together and peacefully march. The scene then cuts back to the movie and…

On August 13, 1955 a man named Lamar Smith was shot in the middle of the day by a white man. Dozens of people watched this murderer gun down Smith, however, the killer was never indicted because every witness claimed that they witnessed him murdering Smith. There are tons of cases similar to Smith’s situation, when the murderer gets away because of their skin color. However, throughout the Civil Rights Era African Americans made the greatest sacrifice, protestors nearly risked their lives trying…

Expanding the Narrative For years the Civil Rights Movement is taught and understood by centering the men involved. By discussing the movement through an androcentric narrative, the contributions and sacrifices made by Black women during this time goes ignored. During the Civil Rights Movement, Black women protested and organized in various ways for the Black community. However, as a result of sexist attitudes in the movement, actions have often been credited and overshadowed by the men who…

activist Jesse Jackson visited Montevallo High School to speak to the students and teachers to celebrate Black History month. Jackson was on his was to march for the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. He is seventy five years old and he was at the original march fifty two years ago from Selma to Montgomery. Jackson was also close friends with Martin Luther King Jr. and they worked together for Civil Rights during those times. Jackson’s speech to the students of Montevallo High…

Filmmakers undertake a great deal of pressure when depicting the harsh realities of the black historical experience. They deal with many challenges when portraying racial issues such as slavery, segregation and violence. These challenges range from historical accuracy, to how the audience will respond to the film. Black agency is also a central theme when dealing with historical injustices. There is an effort to portray African American characters without sacrificing such agency. However, the…

10-year-old in the early 1920s.” (Lyman). As seen in an article from NPR, “At the height of the civil rights movement, she was among the few African-Americans in Selma who had successfully registered to vote, and she was one of a group of activists who wrote to Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., urging him to join the civil rights movement in Selma.” (Gassiot). This example shows others that fighting for what you believe in is very important and without standing up for yourself, you will never get…