It may come as a surprise, but racism persists in our society today, despite the progress we've made. Deep-seated biases and bigotry still linger, particularly among older generations. I recall an incident from my freshman year of high school that serves as a reminder, I had a Black school friend whom I never really hung out with outside of school, so I decided to invite him over to play video games at my place. Now, you would think this wouldn’t be a problem, but you see, my grandpa was staying with us due to his poor health. Most wouldn’t see this as a significant issue, but you must realize that my grandpa was raised in the South during the 1950s, which strongly affected his outlook on life. So, here my friend and I come walking up the driveway
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Martin Luther King Jr. and refined under the guidance of John Lawson, equipped him with the philosophy and skills necessary to succeed in the lunch counter sit-ins. His unwavering adherence to these principles underscores the pivotal role of nonviolent action in the civil rights movement. As Lewis reflects, "Fury spends itself quickly when there is no fury to face" (Lewis PG.101), highlighting the transient nature of anger in the absence of opposition or provocation. This quote underscores the power dynamics inherent in nonviolent resistance, where the refusal to engage in violence disarms adversaries and exposes the hollowness of their aggression. Similarly, Lewis's recollection of feeling "free, liberated – like I had crossed over" (Lewis PG.102) after confronting arrest reflects the transformative nature of nonviolent protest. This quote resonates with the empowerment that comes from facing fear and embracing the risk inherent in challenging injustice. Furthermore, the people direct question to the mayor, "do you recommend that the lunch counters be desegregated" (Lewis PG.119), symbolizes the activists' unwavering commitment to their cause. By challenging the status quo and demanding meaningful change, Lewis and his fellow activists exemplify the power of nonviolent action to effect social change and advance the cause of
Martin Luther King Jr. and refined under the guidance of John Lawson, equipped him with the philosophy and skills necessary to succeed in the lunch counter sit-ins. His unwavering adherence to these principles underscores the pivotal role of nonviolent action in the civil rights movement. As Lewis reflects, "Fury spends itself quickly when there is no fury to face" (Lewis PG.101), highlighting the transient nature of anger in the absence of opposition or provocation. This quote underscores the power dynamics inherent in nonviolent resistance, where the refusal to engage in violence disarms adversaries and exposes the hollowness of their aggression. Similarly, Lewis's recollection of feeling "free, liberated – like I had crossed over" (Lewis PG.102) after confronting arrest reflects the transformative nature of nonviolent protest. This quote resonates with the empowerment that comes from facing fear and embracing the risk inherent in challenging injustice. Furthermore, the people direct question to the mayor, "do you recommend that the lunch counters be desegregated" (Lewis PG.119), symbolizes the activists' unwavering commitment to their cause. By challenging the status quo and demanding meaningful change, Lewis and his fellow activists exemplify the power of nonviolent action to effect social change and advance the cause of