If I was in the “Little Rock Nine,” I think I would have wanted to quit, but challenge myself to fight for my right. I would have been surrounded by eight other people with the same mind set, which would help me continue our mission to get our education.
If I would go back in time right now, as an African American or Caucasian, I can’t believe they would segregate schools in order to “to preserve the peace and avert violence.” The National Guard tried to prevent violence by turning away black children to get their education. That is ridiculous. These nine children were trying to do something good in their life, how are they going to commit a crime when all they want to commit to is homework, projects, and listening to the teacher. That statement is ridiculous. I hope they are living today to see how America has changed.
I wonder how my personality and beliefs would be if I was born during the Civil War as a Caucasian and raised with a racist family. Even if I was brought up with a prejudice family against race, I wonder if I would grow up and realize its wrong, or would I be just like my family. I also wonder how I would act if I was born during the civil war as an African-American as well. I wonder and plan to discover if my family was racist or not.
I am not an outspoken person, but sometimes I will actually speak up. Living in an environment like that as an African-American, I would just keep walking away from the slurs of people around me. If I were to react I’m sure something terrible would happen.
I am thankful that I was born into south Florida when bathrooms, water fountains, classrooms, and buses were for everyone. I am blessed to say that I have friends of all nationalities. I am extremely grateful that our ancestors sacrificed their lives, and have made improvements for today’s society.
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