Progress through Perseverance
Words: 829 Pages: 3 6532Progress is often the result of relentless effort and dedication, a truth vividly illustrated by the struggles of African Americans in the 1960s. During this era of heightened racial oppression, African Americans were denied basic human rights and were subjected to systemic segregation. They were prohibited from using the same restrooms, drinking fountains, bus seats, and even lunch counters as their white counterparts. This segregation was a constant reminder of their inferior treatment and was emblematic of the broader social […]