In my A.P History class my teacher, Mr. Moreland, assigned us a research paper about the civil rights movement (1950-1970). While in his class, I decided that I wanted to write my research paper about Emmett Till, a young man that was murdered at the age of 14. I believe that his story in very tragic but, also a key element in the beginning of the civil rights movement. The moment I heard about Emmett Till’s story, I was immediately interested and enraged at the same time. I couldn’t understand why people in the south during this time period were so cruel to African Americans. While listening to Mr. Moreland speak about Emmett, different ideas rushed through my head at once. There were so many questions that I had regarding the people that allowed the murder to happen and the two men that actually committed the murder. I wanted to know more. Therefore, when the time came for us to write our research paper, it was only right that I write my paper about Emmett Till’s story. Although my paper is not complete, I know that once I begin to put my thoughts about the trial on my paper there will be closure for me concerning Emmett Till.
Here's a song by Bob Dylan and it's titled "The Death of Emmett Till. Heartbreaking...
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I can't imagine being a young black person in that era. I would like to say that I would have remained vigilant in the quest for non violent change to our society. When I visited the Internation Civil Rights Museum over Thanksgiving break in Greensboro, NC I felt transported in time. My heart rate was up, my hands were sweaty. It was a difficult time yet I feel grateful since all of the sacrifices have helped us all become better people.
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