from ìA Large Smile on her Faceî by Johnna Dominguez

ìAfter her conclusion, I glanced to my right to look at one of my best friends, Kimber Warren. I imagined what it would be like to watch as she was beaten and dragged away by the police.î

from ìFearî by Jazzmin Franklin

ìThe children of today reap the benefits of our past heroesí bravery, refusing to give in to fear. Looking back on the heroes of that time it begins to become noticeable that their fear drove them to make a stand.î

from ìYou Have to be Taught to Hateî by Kimberly Warren

ìReverend and Mrs. Graetzís home was bombed three times. Thankfully, their family was never hurt when these bombings occurred. The Reverend believed that ëit was Godís job to take care of us.íî

from ìOne Man, One Dream: A Writer of Civil Rightsî by Brittany McGill

ìThe way he spoke of the time with such energy and excitement became contagious. He was very comfortable with himself. His name was Alvin, ëlike in . . . the Chipmunks,í Benn.î

from ìPath to Unityî by Christel Chappell

ìSeigenthaler not only told his story of the civil rights war but also reached the youth with advice. He was proud of how far America has come compared to what it used to be like. However, he believes as most others do that we are all far from accomplishing total equality.î

from ìTo the Birthplaceî by Madison Clark

ìA moment stilled in my mind as I saw the tears penetrating from Ms. Atkinsí eyes. It never had really occurred to me how much it could hurt talking about the injustice people witnessed, seeing people of all ages, elderly and young, getting beaten.î

from ìFoot Soldiersî by Nichole Peacock

ìëWas anyone afraid enough to turn back?í She said no one turned back. The question was asked before they crossed the bridge, and not one turned back.î

from ìStill Teachingî by Kendra Dock

ìBut in the words of Eleanor Lindley, ëTimes are better now. They sholeí is.íî