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"...Until Justice Rolls Down Like Waters,
And Righteousness Like A Mighty Stream."
For One Hundred years, African
Americans have searched to find their place in this world. In
1955 a campaign of non-violence was launched in an effort to bring about
equality within our society. Peaceful protests marched into many
southern cities to combat the racial prejudices that were very
evident. We shall be free became one of many songs that
inspired protestors as they were beaten, jailed and in some cases,
killed. Martin Luther King Jr. became the voice of the movement as
he helped to organize the masses toward a common goal. This goal
enabled many to believe that they could fly over the many racial
barriers that stood in their way. In the end, a celebration
of good times is bestowed upon those whose perseverance eventually paved
the way for actualization of the American dream. |
"Bye baby!" These words were
spoken by 14 year old Emmet Till, an African American boy, on a sunny
summer afternoon outside a store in Money, Mississippi. Today, these words
would go virtually unnoticed and would in most cases not even be considered
flirtatious. However, in 1955, these words were extremely dangerous especially
when spoken to a white women. Emmet's life, although extinguished at a
young age, aided in sparking the beginning of the Civil Rights movement that
would eventually engulf a nation.
This Production retraces the
beginnings of the Civil Rights struggle from Reconstruction to present
day. By examining the barriers that went up with the implementation of
Reconstruction, the one hundred years of chipping away at those barriers,
and the movement that eventually knocked the barriers down, one will have
a better understanding about this noble movement. This understanding will
be further strengthened by the Productions focus on identifying various people,
places and organizations that played a very important role during the struggle
for freedom.
Time Traveler Productions
proudly presents Civil Rights, The Struggle For Freedom.
Running Time: 42 minutes
To find out how this Production can be seen at your school please email:
Mike@real-connect.com
Informative Links:
www.wmich.edu/politics/mlk
http://www.educationplanet.com/search/History/United_States_History/Civil_Rights_Movement
http://www.midsouth.rr.com/civilrights/
http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/
http://www.geocities.com:0080/~wwwin/mlking.htm
http://www.archervalerie.com/mlk.html
http://users.massed.net/~tstrong/Martin.htm
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