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Friday, February 26, 2010
PERIOD 2 - "THE CHILDREN'S MARCH"
Today, you watched the film, The Children's March. Please post any thoughts you have about the film and comment on at least one other student's post.
27 comments:
Sarah Stoddard
said...
The main thing that stood out to me was the nine black students who went into that school as many times at it took for them to finally be accepted in. They showed an unbelievable amount of bravery and persistence. I think I could relate most to Booker T. Washington because I understood his point of view. I thought it was a great idea to gain more respect and power through education of the blacks. It was hardest for me to relate to the KKK in the beginning of the film. I could not believe how cruel and inhumane those people could be to other human beings just because they had a different color skin. I just can't understand why color of skin could separate human beings and cause so much hatred.
This video gave me some insight on how blacks were not really accepted by the whites. When the amendment was made to allow blacks to attend the school in Arkansas it was realistic, but shocking to see how the 9 children were treated. The footage showed riots and outburst from the crowds and it is hard to think that this wasn't that long ago. When people are judgemental and feel as though they are superior to a certain race, then it can only brings up conflict. One of things that really stood out to me was when the reporter was kicked and beaten up when trying to do his job. It is difficult to wrap my head around the fact that human beings can be so cruel to one another. Furthermore, it really hit home when we watched the second portion of the video on this time period in Boston. It was unbelievable to watch all these people trying to keep the schools seperate and not allow busing. From watching this video it becomes evident that people didn't want change when change was needed. People were set in their ways, which caused a rude awakening for some. If people wouldn't have fought for intergation back in the late 1950's and through the 1970's. I learned an abundance of information from watching this video and believe it gave me a better understanding of this era. Also, I learned how hard it can be to try to change things after a long period of time. This was a rough time for many different groups of people. I agree with Sarah when she mentioned that it took lots of bravery and persistence among those nine African American students. I can't imagine what that was like for them, but I am truely greatful that they did that and helped reform schools across the country.
What stood out the most to me was the reporter, that was attacked while he was trying to do his job. It was the most difficult to relate to the KKK because of their violent acts towards African Americans, just because of the color of their skin. I could relate to Brown the most because i agree with his point of view, that you should go to the school that's the closest to where you live. I have to agree with Sarah, that it took a lot of bravery for the little rock nine to go to school with all white people in that time era.
This video made me realize what those nine black students had to go through just to go to school. What stuck out most to me was the clip when the black girl was walking into school and she was getting spit on by all the whites. I could have never put up with people spitting on me like she did. I agree with Sarah that it took a lot of bravery and persistence for the black students to keep attempting to go to school.
This film exceeded my knowledge of how terrible whites acted toward blacks during the equal rights movement. The Little Rock Nine are the most admirable because they literally put their lives on the line to attend the now desegregated high school. This court order was backed by the federal government several times as well as in the Boston bus laws. It was clear in that time that local state governments were not going to overpower federal governments as seen previously in our nations history. After more than a hundred years of slavery being abolished, uprises and racism were still present. This film identified that.
This film opened my eyes to how much pressure and abuse the nine african american students endured when they chose to be the first students to intrigate an all white school. I cannot imagine how difficult this could have been and it shows how brave and strong they had to be. It is also scary to think how harsh and cruel so many people can be just because of their difference in race.
Mark, I agree with our comment. I think that clip in the film stuck out to me as well and i also found it to be very cruel and outrageous when the white people spit on her.
Mark, I agree with our comment. I think that clip in the film stuck out to me as well and i also found it to be very cruel and outrageous when the white people spit on her.
This film really opens your eyes and makes you see how far this country has come. It appauls me that people in the US used to (and some still may) act like this towards another human being.
I think the film did a very good job of displaying the situation based on historical fact, but it didn’t really allow me to understand what the black students were going through at the time. I remember the narrator making some comment about how the persistence of the students was changing history, and that made me wonder if they knew at the time exactly what impact their actions would have. The idea of busing also stood out to me; I don’t think it should have been such a problem. I think busing was a good idea back then because obviously without it they would have had to figure out a different way of desegregating schools. However, I don’t think that busing is very applicable nowadays because most schools are relatively mixed. The other scene that stood out to me was when the reporter was accused of being a parent because the way he was treated was horrible and it was based solely on an assumption. Megan, I completely agree with what you said about how unbelievable it is to see how against desegregation the people were, and that change was needed.
This movie really showed me what actually went on in America during the civil rights movement. What really stood out to me were the 9 black students who were persecuted and hated against just because of the color of their skin. I was very surprised as to how the average working middle class parents treated the young black children who were of their childrens age. It was sickening to see and hear what they said about the kids just because of their skin color. This movie was shocking to me because I had no clue that minor events like 9 black children going to school and trying to get an education would cuase a national hysteria of such proportions.
That was a great movie. i liked because I learn so much about the civil rights movement, specially since it was all made possible because of the children. It was through their courageous act that now its possible for blacks and white to go to school or go to the same restaurant together. thoses 9 black student lead the way for a hole generation.
i agree with the comments, i'm shocked on how people could treat another person in such ways just based on the color of their skin. even worst how people could watch something like this happen and do nothing
This film was about how young people of the children’s crusade in Alabama fought for their freedom because their parents and the older black community were too afraid to stand up. This film shows the true power in numbers and the fight for freedom in Birmingham Alabama. I found the film to be very inspiriting and well done with actual recordings of what took place and interviews with people that were there years later. The film taught me a lot that I did not know, for example Birmingham was the most racist and segregated city in the country. I also found out that the commissioner of public safety not only drove a tank, but a white tank. The film was very informative giving the numeric facts of how many people were arrested to give the viewer a feel of the number of children that took part in this. Along with the detailed accounts of the people that participated.
I agree with you on how it’s hard to understand why the people of the south felt that way, but it was a way of life for them, and their parents, and their parents, parents. I don’t think you can judge anyone in the south at that time for what they did because it was normal and at the time, although no one stood up to change it.
What stuck out the most for me was when the hoses were turned on the black people protesting, there was a group that proudly stood and sang "Freedom". That is truly a kodak moment and seems almost too perfect to have really happened. It shows so much bravery and passion for their cause. I agree with Devin that this taught me a lot more about this topic, much further than what I had known my sophomore year.
Out of all the videos we have seen so far, this one really caught my attention. I was unaware at the fact that the chidlren of Berlingham, Alabama were used as a secret weapon against the whites to fight for their freedom. I was shocked that the police and fireman of the town responded to the riots by spraying the rioters with hoses and setting dogs loose on them. Their reaction made me upset because the footage showed the rioters being blow away by the strengh of the hoses and the dogs biting the rioters. But, in the end the riots were worth it, Im glad that after such a long and hard fight for freedom, black people were fianlly accepted into their community.
This video, to me, was the best video we have watched so far. The determination and devotion of the African American children to make a difference in the city of Birmingham was incredible to me. The children were so brave and really went after and made a difference in what they believed in. I also was very touched and saddened with the hearing of the four African American girls who were killed in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Chapel. The cruelty and violence that the whites inflicted on the African Americans was ridiculous. I don't understand how someone can treat another human being the way they did. It makes me angry to think that could ever happen.
Julian,
I agree! The bravery and courage the African American people had when the hoses were being turned on them was amazing. It's crazy to see how one group of people can be so violent when another fights that violence with non-violent actions and the non-violent actions work!
I have to say, "The Children's March" is my favorite movie we have watched in this class so far. It was terrible to see how awful African Americans were treated by White people but what moved me was the pure strength, faith, and hope the black community had. It was inspiring. Normally, the movies make me angry and upset when I walk out of the class room. Even though what happened to them was terribly, I left feeling moved. This showed the ability to make changes people have. It showed we don't just have to settle for bad things. It showed we can fight against the odds and make a difference. Again, it was an inspiring movie.
Toni- I agree, this was the best movie we have watched, and the story is so powerful.
This video was unbelievably inspiring to me. I could not believe those children were so ecstatic about going to jail and supporting the cause to try to receive equal rights. I really enjoyed this video because it put a uplifting twist on the cruelty of segregation. I loved how the children turned awful situations into something enjoyable. When the police sprayed them with the water hoses, they put on their bathing suits and played in the water, showing that they were not going to back down. The determination of these children and the difference they made was really great to see.
Toni, I agree with your comments about the cruelty of the bombing. I forgot about that part of the video and I found it unbelievably disturbing as well. Someone must possess an extreme amount of hatred to kill innocent young girls. That part of the video was extremely sad.
I was amazed at the number of children who willing defied their parents and marched to fight for civil rights. It goes to show you how anyone can make change happen as long as they stay determined and don't back down. I was also amazed by how brutal the Birmingham police were, using fire hoses and vicious dogs on the demonstrates. I agree with Jake that this film demonstrates how severe racism was a century after slavery had been abolished.
I had seen this footage before, so it wasn't as shocking for me the second time. One thing that really stood out to me was the bravery of the kids that marched. When they brought out the dogs and hoses I know I would have taken off, but many kids stayed and endured the abuse.
Brian, I disagree with what you said. Although southerners have a right to their own opinion, just like everyone else, this does not justify their use of violence to make their point.
This film really helped me understand that it was difficult for the African Americans voices to be heard. The part that really stood out to me was on the second day when all the children were sprayed with water hoses. I didn't think that authority needed to go to that extreme. I think that children marching as far as 16 miles to reach the church showed bravery and courage. It was remarkable that they could have such a great impact on the country as a whole. I agree with what Kayla said about the children being used as a weapon for freedom. Those children helped dictate and change the future.
"The Children's March" is a very powerful film that had a strong impact on my awareness of how blacks were really treated and affected by racism. What really seemed to shock me was the extent that the whites went to to put the rebellion to an end. Seeing people being hosed, beaten, and attacked for standing up for their natural rights seems dehumanitizing through my eyes
27 comments:
The main thing that stood out to me was the nine black students who went into that school as many times at it took for them to finally be accepted in. They showed an unbelievable amount of bravery and persistence. I think I could relate most to Booker T. Washington because I understood his point of view. I thought it was a great idea to gain more respect and power through education of the blacks. It was hardest for me to relate to the KKK in the beginning of the film. I could not believe how cruel and inhumane those people could be to other human beings just because they had a different color skin. I just can't understand why color of skin could separate human beings and cause so much hatred.
This video gave me some insight on how blacks were not really accepted by the whites. When the amendment was made to allow blacks to attend the school in Arkansas it was realistic, but shocking to see how the 9 children were treated. The footage showed riots and outburst from the crowds and it is hard to think that this wasn't that long ago. When people are judgemental and feel as though they are superior to a certain race, then it can only brings up conflict. One of things that really stood out to me was when the reporter was kicked and beaten up when trying to do his job. It is difficult to wrap my head around the fact that human beings can be so cruel to one another. Furthermore, it really hit home when we watched the second portion of the video on this time period in Boston. It was unbelievable to watch all these people trying to keep the schools seperate and not allow busing. From watching this video it becomes evident that people didn't want change when change was needed. People were set in their ways, which caused a rude awakening for some. If people wouldn't have fought for intergation back in the late 1950's and through the 1970's. I learned an abundance of information from watching this video and believe it gave me a better understanding of this era. Also, I learned how hard it can be to try to change things after a long period of time. This was a rough time for many different groups of people. I agree with Sarah when she mentioned that it took lots of bravery and persistence among those nine African American students. I can't imagine what that was like for them, but I am truely greatful that they did that and helped reform schools across the country.
What stood out the most to me was the reporter, that was attacked while he was trying to do his job. It was the most difficult to relate to the KKK because of their violent acts towards African Americans, just because of the color of their skin. I could relate to Brown the most because i agree with his point of view, that you should go to the school that's the closest to where you live. I have to agree with Sarah, that it took a lot of bravery for the little rock nine to go to school with all white people in that time era.
I was absent on 2/25.
This video made me realize what those nine black students had to go through just to go to school. What stuck out most to me was the clip when the black girl was walking into school and she was getting spit on by all the whites. I could have never put up with people spitting on me like she did. I agree with Sarah that it took a lot of bravery and persistence for the black students to keep attempting to go to school.
This film exceeded my knowledge of how terrible whites acted toward blacks during the equal rights movement. The Little Rock Nine are the most admirable because they literally put their lives on the line to attend the now desegregated high school. This court order was backed by the federal government several times as well as in the Boston bus laws. It was clear in that time that local state governments were not going to overpower federal governments as seen previously in our nations history. After more than a hundred years of slavery being abolished, uprises and racism were still present. This film identified that.
This film opened my eyes to how much pressure and abuse the nine african american students endured when they chose to be the first students to intrigate an all white school. I cannot imagine how difficult this could have been and it shows how brave and strong they had to be. It is also scary to think how harsh and cruel so many people can be just because of their difference in race.
Mark,
I agree with our comment. I think that clip in the film stuck out to me as well and i also found it to be very cruel and outrageous when the white people spit on her.
Mark,
I agree with our comment. I think that clip in the film stuck out to me as well and i also found it to be very cruel and outrageous when the white people spit on her.
This film really opens your eyes and makes you see how far this country has come. It appauls me that people in the US used to (and some still may) act like this towards another human being.
I think the film did a very good job of displaying the situation based on historical fact, but it didn’t really allow me to understand what the black students were going through at the time. I remember the narrator making some comment about how the persistence of the students was changing history, and that made me wonder if they knew at the time exactly what impact their actions would have. The idea of busing also stood out to me; I don’t think it should have been such a problem. I think busing was a good idea back then because obviously without it they would have had to figure out a different way of desegregating schools. However, I don’t think that busing is very applicable nowadays because most schools are relatively mixed. The other scene that stood out to me was when the reporter was accused of being a parent because the way he was treated was horrible and it was based solely on an assumption. Megan, I completely agree with what you said about how unbelievable it is to see how against desegregation the people were, and that change was needed.
This movie really showed me what actually went on in America during the civil rights movement. What really stood out to me were the 9 black students who were persecuted and hated against just because of the color of their skin. I was very surprised as to how the average working middle class parents treated the young black children who were of their childrens age. It was sickening to see and hear what they said about the kids just because of their skin color. This movie was shocking to me because I had no clue that minor events like 9 black children going to school and trying to get an education would cuase a national hysteria of such proportions.
Alexsis,
I agree with your comment; I was also shocked to see how people treated another human being just because of their skin color.
That was a great movie. i liked because I learn so much about the civil rights movement, specially since it was all made possible because of the children. It was through their courageous act that now its possible for blacks and white to go to school or go to the same restaurant together. thoses 9 black student lead the way for a hole generation.
i agree with the comments, i'm shocked on how people could treat another person in such ways just based on the color of their skin. even worst how people could watch something like this happen and do nothing
This film was about how young people of the children’s crusade in Alabama fought for their freedom because their parents and the older black community were too afraid to stand up. This film shows the true power in numbers and the fight for freedom in Birmingham Alabama. I found the film to be very inspiriting and well done with actual recordings of what took place and interviews with people that were there years later. The film taught me a lot that I did not know, for example Birmingham was the most racist and segregated city in the country. I also found out that the commissioner of public safety not only drove a tank, but a white tank. The film was very informative giving the numeric facts of how many people were arrested to give the viewer a feel of the number of children that took part in this. Along with the detailed accounts of the people that participated.
Jake,
I agree with you on how it’s hard to understand why the people of the south felt that way, but it was a way of life for them, and their parents, and their parents, parents. I don’t think you can judge anyone in the south at that time for what they did because it was normal and at the time, although no one stood up to change it.
What stuck out the most for me was when the hoses were turned on the black people protesting, there was a group that proudly stood and sang "Freedom". That is truly a kodak moment and seems almost too perfect to have really happened. It shows so much bravery and passion for their cause. I agree with Devin that this taught me a lot more about this topic, much further than what I had known my sophomore year.
Out of all the videos we have seen so far, this one really caught my attention. I was unaware at the fact that the chidlren of Berlingham, Alabama were used as a secret weapon against the whites to fight for their freedom. I was shocked that the police and fireman of the town responded to the riots by spraying the rioters with hoses and setting dogs loose on them. Their reaction made me upset because the footage showed the rioters being blow away by the strengh of the hoses and the dogs biting the rioters. But, in the end the riots were worth it, Im glad that after such a long and hard fight for freedom, black people were fianlly accepted into their community.
This video, to me, was the best video we have watched so far. The determination and devotion of the African American children to make a difference in the city of Birmingham was incredible to me. The children were so brave and really went after and made a difference in what they believed in. I also was very touched and saddened with the hearing of the four African American girls who were killed in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Chapel. The cruelty and violence that the whites inflicted on the African Americans was ridiculous. I don't understand how someone can treat another human being the way they did. It makes me angry to think that could ever happen.
Julian,
I agree! The bravery and courage the African American people had when the hoses were being turned on them was amazing. It's crazy to see how one group of people can be so violent when another fights that violence with non-violent actions and the non-violent actions work!
I have to say, "The Children's March" is my favorite movie we have watched in this class so far. It was terrible to see how awful African Americans were treated by White people but what moved me was the pure strength, faith, and hope the black community had. It was inspiring. Normally, the movies make me angry and upset when I walk out of the class room. Even though what happened to them was terribly, I left feeling moved. This showed the ability to make changes people have. It showed we don't just have to settle for bad things. It showed we can fight against the odds and make a difference. Again, it was an inspiring movie.
Toni- I agree, this was the best movie we have watched, and the story is so powerful.
This video was unbelievably inspiring to me. I could not believe those children were so ecstatic about going to jail and supporting the cause to try to receive equal rights. I really enjoyed this video because it put a uplifting twist on the cruelty of segregation. I loved how the children turned awful situations into something enjoyable. When the police sprayed them with the water hoses, they put on their bathing suits and played in the water, showing that they were not going to back down. The determination of these children and the difference they made was really great to see.
Toni, I agree with your comments about the cruelty of the bombing. I forgot about that part of the video and I found it unbelievably disturbing as well. Someone must possess an extreme amount of hatred to kill innocent young girls. That part of the video was extremely sad.
I was amazed at the number of children who willing defied their parents and marched to fight for civil rights. It goes to show you how anyone can make change happen as long as they stay determined and don't back down. I was also amazed by how brutal the Birmingham police were, using fire hoses and vicious dogs on the demonstrates. I agree with Jake that this film demonstrates how severe racism was a century after slavery had been abolished.
I had seen this footage before, so it wasn't as shocking for me the second time. One thing that really stood out to me was the bravery of the kids that marched. When they brought out the dogs and hoses I know I would have taken off, but many kids stayed and endured the abuse.
Brian, I disagree with what you said. Although southerners have a right to their own opinion, just like everyone else, this does not justify their use of violence to make their point.
Absent Friday and Monday
This film really helped me understand that it was difficult for the African Americans voices to be heard. The part that really stood out to me was on the second day when all the children were sprayed with water hoses. I didn't think that authority needed to go to that extreme. I think that children marching as far as 16 miles to reach the church showed bravery and courage. It was remarkable that they could have such a great impact on the country as a whole. I agree with what Kayla said about the children being used as a weapon for freedom. Those children helped dictate and change the future.
"The Children's March" is a very powerful film that had a strong impact on my awareness of how blacks were really treated and affected by racism. What really seemed to shock me was the extent that the whites went to to put the rebellion to an end. Seeing people being hosed, beaten, and attacked for standing up for their natural rights seems dehumanitizing through my eyes
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