Jo Ann Robinson was a well educated professor at Alabama State College where she taught English from 1949 until she resigned, because of increasing political pressure by a special state committee, in 1960. ... When Claudette Colvin, a fifteen year old high school student was arrested on March 2, 1955, and later found guilty for not relinquishing her seat (one that was reserved for black passengers) to a white person, the black community of Montgomery was outraged. ... White Police officer, citizens and political figures watched in awe as "325 [privately owned] cars picked up passengers from 4...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

In seventh grade black students at my school began wearing t-shirts with "Malcom and Martin" printed on them, I did not know who Malcom was. ... Martin Luther King Jr., telling the students wearing those shirts that Malcom and Martin had nothing in common, and to wear such attire was a disgrace to the glorious legacy of Dr. ...

• Word Count: 4036
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• Grade Level: High School

The anthology has enlightened audience, composed of black and white readers; Locke's pose to more American literature anthologies would be beneficial to a broader selection of American literature students. ... The New Negro typifies Locke's special skill as an editor and orchestrator of arguments towards a common and harmonious goal. ...

• Word Count: 2542
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

The anthology has enlightened audience, composed of black and white readers; Locke's pose to more American literature anthologies would be beneficial to a broader selection of American literature students. ... The New Negro typifies Locke's special skill as an editor and orchestrator of arguments towards a common and harmonious goal. ...

• Word Count: 2542
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School