The International Civil Rights
Museum is a place that harbors growth, knowledge, and revolution. Perhaps the
most profound aspect of the museum was the quotes on the walls. The quotes
reflected the fearless and dedicated nature of the bravest people in our
country's history-- of those who fought for the human rights they had been
promised in the constitution yet denied every day. One of the most striking
quotes was something along the lines of "I was not afraid of dying, I was
afraid of not speaking up when injustice occurred." This quote
really spoke to me and mirrored the heart of the civil rights movement. The
mere thought of an individual accepting death because of the inequality around
them is a concept I found hard to grasp at first, but have grown to understand
and use to better my understanding of the struggle African-Americans face
everyday that I will never experience because of the color of my skin.
Leah Balter, City College
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