David Garrow Bearing the Cross is a powerful and moving work of art that tells the story of the civil rights movement through the eyes of the people who lived it.
Garrow's writing is deeply personal and evocative, and he does not shy away from the violence and brutality that was often a part of the movement.
However, he also captures the hope and determination of the people who fought for change, and his book is a testament to their courage and resilience.
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Benefit:
- The March on Selma was a turning point in the civil rights movement. It helped to galvanize public opinion and lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
How to do it:
- The marchers faced violence and intimidation, but they did not give up. They continued to march until they reached the steps of the state capitol.
Stat | Source |
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Over 500 marchers were arrested. | The New York Times |
17 marchers were injured. | The Washington Post |
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### Story 2: The Freedom Rides |
Benefit:
- The Freedom Rides were a series of bus trips that were organized to challenge segregation on interstate buses. The riders faced violence and intimidation, but they helped to break down the barriers of segregation.
How to do it:
- The riders were met with mobs of angry white people. They were beaten, arrested, and even bombed. But they refused to give up.
Stat | Source |
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Over 400 Freedom Riders were arrested. | The New York Times |
Over 100 Freedom Riders were injured. | The Washington Post |
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### Story 3: The Black Panther Party |
Benefit:
- The Black Panther Party was a militant organization that fought for the rights of African Americans. The Panthers were often seen as a threat by the government, but they also provided important social services to their community.
How to do it:
- The Panthers were armed and they were not afraid to use their weapons. They also had a strong community organizing program.
Stat | Source |
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The Black Panther Party had over 10,000 members at its peak. | The New York Times |
The Black Panther Party was responsible for over 100 shootouts with the police. | The Washington Post |
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