Movement The 60’s was a decade of drastic changes for African American lives. .The Civil Rights Movement was an important part of the 60s because it was the first time that African Americans started to be seen as equals. There are countless heroes during The Civil Rights Movement that have not been recognized for their actions. All of the Civil Rights leaders deserve equal recognition for their important contribution in helping African Americans gain equal rights. When the Civil Rights movement is talked about the most well-known leaders such as Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks are always mentioned. Although they did have a big impact so did a lot of others that are not mentioned.Theses people include …show more content…
Ella had been working to make a change since 1930. Ella Baker risked her life every day to help fight for equality. Baker believed "you start you start where the people are and strong people don't need strong leaders" (O'Malley 1). She wanted to assist new student activists because she viewed the young emerging activists as a resource and an asset to the movement. Baker was willing to help despite what the consequences were. Ella Baker encouraged others to stand up for what they believed in. Baker worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while she was a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Baker also worked for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The committee supported civil rights activist. Ella baker was an inspiration to many young African American college students and was able to accomplish a lot through her bravery and determination. Although she did not lead the Freedom March or sit ins, Ella Baker did establish the Freedom Summer, and was a leader of the Christian Leadership Committee. Ella Baker did a lot to help African Americans gain …show more content…
Bayard Rustin assessed Dr.Martin Luther King Jr in creating the March to Washington. Boyard took a different approach to the march according to Coley " There have been many marches from the South... but calling people from all over the country to come to Washington, the capital of the United States, was unheard of ". He brought hundreds of thousands of people together for one common goal, but still went on unrecognized. Bayard was a hero because he not only inspired African Americans but encouraged many others. Because of Bayard’s sexuality he was accused of being a communist when the public found out about the accusations they rallied to support him. This shows that in his community he was a well respected and well loved man. Boyard did not let anything get in the way of achieving his goal. When he was younger Bayard Rustin attended sit ins and seminars. Boyard was a part of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR). While in the Fellowship of Reconciliation Boyard helped to launch the Congress of Racial