Civil Rights Act Of 1964
...the world in search of freedom from religious persecution, political asylum, and financial gain; however, the promise of liberty was not extended to all people. As colonies expanded, so did the need for slave labor on plantations, farms, and households. After the abolition of slavery, African Americans were still considered and treated differently through segregation. They had separate bathrooms, schools, and transportation. Due to the inhuman treatment, the African American community and other minorities pushed the Civil Rights Movement to secure equal rights and protection.
I chose to do my annotated bibliography on the turbulent history of the Civil Rights Movement. About fifty years ago, individuals and groups fought and sacrificed for civil rights and their acts should be remembered. One of the more prominent figures that is remembered is Martin Luther King Jr. What about Medgar Evers? Rosa Parks? Malcolm X? All three of these individuals (in addition to countless others) made personal sacrifices and were harassed for their participation in the movement. The movies in my annotated bibliography represent the others who helped fight against discrimination. In the film Ghosts of Mississippi, the Assistant District Attorney reopens the 30-year-old assassination case of civil rights activist, Medgar Evers, and successfully tries and convicts the perpetrator. In Mississippi Burning, two FBI agents are assigned to find three missing civil rights workers. Both of these films emphasize the dedication to the civil rights movement.
The historical fiction novels in my annotated bibliography occur before or during the Civil Rights Movement. In some of the novels, the protagonists either meet or look to Martin Luther King Jr. as an example. Other novels are based on a historical event, such as the church bombing in Alabama. In The Watson’s Go...
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