., a democrat from New York City, and William L. ... Unfortunately, Powell was unable to establish good relationships with the political leadership in New York City. ... He attacked racial segregation while Dawson sat silently. ... Through religion and teaching he was able to earn the loyalty of the black population as well as the other minority populations in Harlem and New York City because they related to him. ... He also represents the stereotypes of New York City, such as being liberal, free, and confrontational. ...

• Word Count: 1701
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

King had faith that "One day the South will know that when these disinherited children of God sat down at lunch counters, they were in reality standing up for what is best in the American dream and for the most sacred values in our Judaeo-Christian heritage" (1862). ... The painting was "just a simple scene in the city park on a spring day with the trees still leaflessly lacy against the sky, the new grass fresh and green, a flag on a tall pole in the center, children playing, and an old Negro woman sitting on a bench with her head turned looking at the flag" (868). ...

• Word Count: 1390
• Approx Pages: 6

The sixties were filled with new music, clothes, and an overall change in the way people acted, but most importantly it was a decade filled with civil rights movements. On February 1, 1960, four black freshmen from North Carolina Agriculture and Technical College in Greensboro went to a Woolworth's lunch counter and sat down politely and asked for service. ... Malcolm was assassinated February 21, 1965, while addressing an OAAU rally in New York City. ...

• Word Count: 2394
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Another was a sit-in, when black students sat and waited to be served in the same cafeterias as whites. ... In all honest, I believe that during my life, I will live to see an African American hold a distinguish position, such as the President of the United States. 4"The years that lie behind you, with all their struggle and pains, will in time be remembered only as the way that led to your new life". ...

• Word Count: 1554
• Approx Pages: 6

Abstract Rosa Parks can be referred to as the mother of the civil rights movement, because of her bravery and courage. This literature review examines the life of Rosa Parks and describes exactly why she received such an exceptional title. This paper also examines Rosa Parks' advocacy for the Nation...

• Word Count: 1562
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

After fighting, and the death of 617,000 Americans, the Civil War came to a close, and began a new era for African Americans. ... Woolworth store and quietly sat down at the lunch counter (Memory). ...

• Word Count: 1622
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School