HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS

Civil rights, equality, freedom. These are things that African Americans have fought for since their enslavement. But long after black slavery had been abolished, racism had always remained and to this day still has a subtle affect in the Deep South. In the 1960's, though, the movement towards civil rights had its strongest impact on America. In that time, its outlook on approaching the matter had changed dramatically, as did its goals and support. Ultimately, these new approaches, along with support from unexpected sources, led to a new definition that are deeper then the jurisdiction of the government, human rights. These rights are something that a man has by dint of his having been born.
The civil rights movement was a time when a people who where oppressed for many years, rose up against the odds and achieved their freedom. An admirable aspect of the civil rights movement was the un-achievable victory that the African Americans sought after and made. Through determination, persistence, and courage, the African Americans won their independence. They stared down the lions throat and managed to escape with only a few scars and should be honorably admired for their integrity and will to fight for what is right. What is the reason for so much hatred? The African Americans were frustrated by the unending prejudice, racism, and inequality received from the "white man." When Rosa Parks was asked to give up her seat to a white woman, she refused because she was frustrated with the treatment that African Americans revived. In her heart and in the heart of the good, she did the right thing because she was facing injustice. I whole heartedly agree and believe that the non-violence tactic will get you much farther in reaching freedom and independence. If you use "any means necessary" like Malcolm X, it will raise hostility towards your