“If in our Heart We do believe Lord we shall overcome”1 The lyrics of "We Shall Overcome" echo the spirit and belief that motivated the Civil Rights movement. These words describe a journey of faith wherein one is continuously tested and faced with struggles. However, their faith and dedication pushes them forward to overcome all … Continue reading Faith as an Actor, Motivator, and Symbol in the Civil Rights Movement
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Black Lives Matter: Civil Rights From One Generation to the Next
Martin Luther King, Jr. Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martin_Luther_King,_Jr..jpg (accessed April 21, 2021) There are many words to describe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Father, husband, pastor, leader, visionary, and beacon and martyr for civil rights. This became known as Dr. King's legacy. He is known for his advocacy and promoting of civil rights for African … Continue reading Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Black Lives Matter: Civil Rights From One Generation to the Next
Black History and Culture: Digital Exhibit Review
Today our nation is struggling more than ever to understand the different perspectives and plights of the various cultures who encompass it. African Americans in particular are still battling the injustices afforded to them over one hundred and fifty years after the abolishment of slavery in the United States. The Black History and Culture digital exhibit produced … Continue reading Black History and Culture: Digital Exhibit Review
