Civil Rights Movements: The People's Temple

Some, such as King, believed that life would be better with equality and integration. Others, such as X and the Black Panthers, desired the removal of black people from white society through any means necessary. The methods used by the movement were numerous, but the racism and inherent culture of discrimination in America shows that none of the means for change were entirely successful, and furthermore shows that America as a nation must continue to work towards tolerance and justice for

Malcolm X, armed with radicalized speeches, dove right into communities to empower hundreds of thousands of black Americans to create better lives and stronger communities. He preached resistance and self-awareness of the nature of the Black man’s state in America. The polarizing ideologies of the two leaders

He was starting to become dispirited at the slow movement of civil rights in America and the amount of criticism being received from other African-American leaders. He had a plan going on for another march on Washington to refresh his movement and bring concentration back to the extend range

Although Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has his critics in the clergy who argue against his civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, he effectively uses all three types of rhetorical strategies to effectively persuade his critics by explaining why his actions are just and timely in his “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” In his response Dr. King has to establish credibility early since his audience has already been critical of his actions, and he accomplishes this immediately. He establishes a connection with a part of his intended audience, the clergymen, by stating his role in different organizations. Dr. King writes “I have the honor of serving as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization operating in every southern state, with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

One example of this is when Jackie joined Martin Luther King Jr. in a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to marches, Jackie Robinson acted as a spokesman and fundraiser for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He also helped the problem of segregation in United States. Jackie traveled all around the country to encourage African Americans to fight for their rights. He also pushed for African Americans to vote and because of that his church was burnt down.

The black schools, after investigating further, were proven to be less beneficial. So in conclusion, the Supreme Court over ruled the Plessy v. Ferguson case. Making the schools more equal to each other and combining white and blacks school. This action changed the world and played a big part in the Civil Rights

For the next few years, the trouble moved to next level and youngster of the society started creating serious troubles for government which later become unavoidable. Youngster rioted in considerably larger numbers, not to make sure that they could remain out late, but rather to constrain a conclusion to the war and expel the president from office. Some involved college structures, some lay attack to the Pentagon, and some of them even planted bombs and conspired absurdly of revolution. The music also escalated with the escalation of actions of youth. By 1968, Phil Ochs knew the responses to the inquiries that had been raised by Stephen

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played a big role in the African American community along with many others because they wanted to make a change. He presented his famous “I Have a Dream” to thousands of people from different ethnicities. He went from preaching from small communities and churches to preaching at the Washington monument but he still had the same dream throughout his journey. It was on August 28, 1963 that Dr. King gave these famous words to the public that people still treasure today… “I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of "interposition" and "nullification" -- one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and

During the beginning of rock n’ roll, African Americans were trying to gain civil rights causing many conflicts between the music and race. Altschuler does a very good job on incorporating the historical events that took place as rock n’ roll began to emerge such as, Dr. King’s speech, the court case Brown vs. Board of Education, and a major integration at Little Rock Central High School. One of the biggest conflicts was that rock n’ roll music was not supportive of integration and many time criticized to a great extent. Other aspects that were made discussed throughout these two chapters were the different artist and how they did not support their own race and even some would not play at segregated venues, which included Domino and Nat Cole. Artist, such as Ballard, were condemned for the lyrics in their songs that were many times expressive towards sexuality.

The Civil Right Acts ended segregation for many things and voting was also a part of that, the discrimination that happened was based on citizens’ race, religion, gender or the origin from which they came from. Norm Ornstein in the article “The U.S. Should Require All Citizens to Vote” said “Americans rebel viscerally against the idea of taking away the freedom not to vote,” the one who rule against mandatory voting are stepping on our history. (Par 6). Many had lost their lives fighting over equal rights; as an American citizen, it is our duty is to be grateful for the opportunity and luxury that have been provided for us. Ornstein’s statement should help American citizens’ realize that there is no such thing as ‘freedom not to vote’, and how would they feel if the freedom to vote is taken away from

In 1954 the Brown decision which overturned the segregation of public schools was made. Some communities complied with the decision quickly, but in the South it was met with “massive resistance.” The Brown decision helped to expand

JONESTOWN What happens when you combine a ruthless leader’s hypnotic voice and disturbing ideas with average, vulnerable people? Almost 1,000 people lost in a trance, lies and deception, ending with a mass suicide killing over 900 people. More specifically; Jonestown.

In 1953 a man overheard the officers conversation about how they were going to execute him and the prisoner escaped from prison and as time went by he was involved in a bad situation at a bar. Meanwhile, one of the few things that represents death penalty is killing a cat on accident or on purpose. In addition, Jails pay over $9 million a year just to have the

Before the sights of the 9/11 attacks, the Jonestown massacre was the largest loss of U.S. civilian lives through a non-natural disaster. The mastermind and leader of this, Jim Jones, was a man born in rural Indiana on May 31, 1931. In Jones early 20s, he began to work as a Christian minister in Indianapolis. He was a self-oriented minister that just worked in small churches or smaller churches. Instead of moving from church to church, Jones wanted to settle down and run his own church.

Horrific, traumatic, disturbing. There are so many words I could attempt to use, but none of them accurately capture the absolutely devastating event that took place on November 18th, 1978. The life and energy of the Peoples Temple to their tragic deaths in the miserable heat of Guyana. The story of a group of people fighting for their beliefs, and why their own leader, Jim Jones, lead them to their dreadful end. On May 13th, 1931 , Jim Jones was born in a small town in Indiana.