Ren stepped up and became the "leader" of the teenagers, representing Martin Luther King Jr. who was the leader of the African Americans in their protest for civil rights. ... Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the African Americans to have equal rights. ... Martin Luther King Jr. fought day and night, giving speeches and helping protest for the end of racial segregation. Ren called for an end to the law on dancing just as Martin Luther King Jr. called for an end to discrimination. ...

• Word Count: 1310
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The march, which became a key moment in the growing struggle for civil rights in the United States, culminated in Martin Luther King Jr.'... King's speech was clearly about ending segregation in facilities, schools, and other services. ... After the march, King and other civil rights leaders met with President Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. ...

• Word Count: 1633
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

We have been taught since elementary school that the pilgrims journeyed away from Europe to escape from the oppression of the British king to be free in the new land of the Americas. ... Dunbar understands the pain of the caged bird, because his parents were former slaves, and he had to grow up learning to understand that his world was not the same as the pale kids that were his age (like an iconic photo of when Martin Luther King, Jr. had to explain to his daughter that a famous amusement park she really wanted to go to was "for whites only"). ...

• Word Count: 1871
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Ever since the beginning of slavery, African Americans would sing praises and encouragement while working in the fields. During the Civil Rights Movement many black artist and old Negro Spiritual songs became extremely popular during marches. One song that was sung a lot during the Civil Rights Movement was The Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice And Sing by James Weldon Johnson. Many African Americans sang this song to show patriotism and hope for the future considering the fact that they were dealing with racism. There was a lot of symbolism within these lyrics, which allowed African Am...

• Word Count: 2190
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography