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African American Civil Rights Movements and Social Unrest in America: Documenting Challenges and Advocacy

This document delves into the struggles of African Americans in the United States, focusing on civil rights movements and social unrest. It highlights key events, such as the Miami riot of 1981, and important statements from figures like Luis Tenorio. The text explores the challenges faced by African Americans, their fight for equality, and the impact of racism on society. It also questions the methods of protest and the pursuit of the American Dream amidst ongoing discrimination and segregation.

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African American Civil Rights Movements and Social Unrest in America: Documenting Challenges and Advocacy

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  1. Civil Rights

  2. "I Have a Dream":Luis Tenorio Important Things Said: • "Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty..." • "Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity to all God's children." • "There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights." Why it was Written: • Was written to get people involved in the movement for African American rights

  3. LIfe in this Time: • African Americans Were oppressed • African American movements • Question: • Do you think that every African American will agree with your way of protest? Evidence: • "One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains od discrimination." Connection: • The African American want to have all rights promised to them

  4. Report on the Miami riot, 1981:KIEL MURPHY • DATE OF THE DOCUMENT:1981 • AUTHOR: Thomas, Jo • WHO WAS IT WRITTEN FOR? Americans during the time period • IMPORTANT THINGS WRITTEN: "18 people were killed and $80 million in property damage. • "Miami rioters were not criminals, they were normal people with jobs.

  5. Report On The Miami Riot, 1981:KIEL MURPHY WHAT EVIDENCE HELPS YOU KNOW WHY IT WAS WRITTEN: "Pointing to other characteristics that Miami shared with other cities where riots have occurred, the study cited a lack of black policemen, a low number of black owned stores. HOW WAS LIFE IN US BACK THEN: There were several acts of racism and also there were many riots. HOW THIS RELATES TO THE AMERICAN DREAM: Blacks are rioting to make a point that they should be treated equal so they can have the American Dream in peace.

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