What Is The Impact Of March One By John Lewis Civil Rights

John Lewis’s book March One is a book about the early life of Civil Rights activist John Lewis and the obstacles he would face to evoke change. From his upbringing in rural Alabama, to his decision to join the movement, his life has had a profound impact on not just myself, but many African Americans in the generations to follow. From his involvement in the lunch counter sit-ins, to his eventual seat in the House of Representatives, he has spent a lifetime fighting for change and to see social justice brought about for African Americans. The effects of his actions have had a direct impact for my family and I as we are beneficiaries of his actions. Due to the bravery of Rep. Lewis and many others during the movement, it has created many opportunities

To start, I’ve always had the privilege to go to schools with children of many races and many different cultural backgrounds. This I have always felt was a huge benefit, and these experiences have helped to make a person more well-rounded. Without the sacrifices of Rep. Lewis and many others to bring about the desegregation of schools I know that my life, which has been full of inclusion, would not be what it is today. As a college student I can only imagine not being able to go to the school of my choice due to my race and not my academic performance. Lewis would state, “I thought about Troy State… where no black student was allowed.” (66). It also makes me think of the many liberties that I take for granted now as well, such as the ability to take a road trip and not have to plan out in detail the route and stops I’d take to avoid racial tensions. To be able to go out to eat and not have to face discrimination is another of those liberties that I have taken for granted. Thanks to the sacrifices of John Lewis and his peers, I have hade the benefit of sharing a school with many different individuals and can also dine where I choose without the fear of

When the murder of Emmett Till happened, she stated that my grandmother and many of the neighbors in their small town of West Chester, Pa were livid. My mother can remember not being able to see the photo of Till’s body until she was much older because it was upsetting to my grandmother. She would also recount a story from my grandmother about the sit-ins in the south and how the town would share in both nervousness for the students, and an overwhelming sense of pride at what they were striving to accomplish. The most touching of the stories would be the loss of Dr. King in Memphis. To hear that my grandmother was one of the many to make the trek from West Chester to Atlanta to join the world in mourning. There are many more stories from the movement, all of which are important to share. These stories serve as a reminder of how far we have come, and how far we still have left to