Civil rights movement

During this civil rights unit we have seen that there were many ups and downs. Ive learned that to get what you want you have to fight for it, and take what comes at you. The African American people fought for equality and kept fighting even when they were faced with violence and adversity. many people were killed, beaten, and put in jail and i never stopped the people from fighting for equal and fair rights.

I think American Still struggles with accepting people who are different. For example gay and lesbians.They have been denied being legally married in many states in the unites states. Many have been victims of hate crimes, and discrimination. The ones that are most affected are teens and young adults, because they are being bullied in school and over the Internet.this has led some to hurt themselves and even commit suicide.

The events and ideas of the civil rights movement are connected to the present because people are now not o afraid to stand up for what they believe in. they are no scared to speak out and be different. i think this is a positive thing that we have gained from the civil rights movement.