This episode will continue the discussion of how progressive thinking led to the passage of the Civil Rights legislation between 1957 and 1967 moved our country forward to promote the increase of Equity in our country. But, as we will see in future episodes, even as progress was being promoted, we made maddeningly slow progress. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were just a few of the African-American leaders who challenged the status quo. We were very far behind where we need to be in the areas of civil equity and equal opportunity—we have very far to go in 2020 in my opinion. YouTube Resources on the subject include “Eyes On The Prize” which is an excellent 6 part series on the Civil Rights Era. Another interesting perspective is the 2016 movie “I Am Not Your Negro” in which James Baldwin gives his perspectives on the black experience during the 1950s-1970s. Also, web address https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act gives an excellent presentation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Now see if you can register or get someone that your know who isn’t registered to register to vote! Remember to vote! We need to get more of our citizens to vote! 60% or less voting is pathetic! We can change our country and the world if we will stand up and speak!
