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Driving Miss Daisy came out in 1989 and was directed by Bruce Beresford. The movie is set in Atlanta, Georgia in the mid-1900s and tells the story of the changing relationship between Miss Daisy Werthan, a wealthy Jewish woman, and her chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, an African American man. Over the course of two decades, we see how prejudice and ignorance were a big part of their lives at that time. What stood out to me about this film was how it handled the issue of race in a sensitive way. It doesn't rely on big, dramatic moments or obvious racial conflicts, but instead shows us the more subtle forms of racism that we might not always notice. From Miss Daisy's initial hesitation to accept Hoke as her driver to their deep friendship later on, the movie shows us the complexities of racial dynamics. I was impressed by Jessica Tandy's performance as Miss Daisy. She does a fantastic job portraying the character's transformation from someone who's stubborn and resistant to s...

  The Reconstruction Era, as shown in the video, was a period marked by hope and uncertainty for African Americans, had a lasting impact on contemporary anti-black hate crimes. Following the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation brought an end to slavery and paved the way for the Reconstruction amendments, filling America with hope. However, this newfound optimism soon faced challenges as the North and South held differing visions for Reconstruction. The struggle for peace began with the Confederate surrender at Appomattox, but the scars of slavery remained. Heartbreaking newspaper ads exposed the separation of enslaved families, shedding light on the cruel reality of the time. Andrew Johnson, who became President after Lincoln's assassination, aimed to safeguard the rights of former slaves by creating The Freedmen's Bureau. However, Johnson's racist tendencies, such as refusing to shake hands with Frederick Douglass, tainted his efforts. The devastated Southern states, ...

During the trial, there were numerous great arguments. Even though I was on the opposing side I really appreciated the argument Grace Ann made on how have two transportation systems, two schools two of everything is a waste of tax payer money. She could have just stopped there but he continued with how if the tax payers money went to one of everything not only would it be less wasteful, but it would be of higher quality for everyone.  Elliot took a long winding approach using the 2nd amendment to show that some amendments need to use exceptions and this is one of those cases. He argued that in the 2nd amendment, the right to bear arms, this does not apply for felons as they are a danger to society; likewise how (in his argument) African Americans are an exception because they don't need to have the exact same education. Ariel talked about Sundown Towns which I had not heard of before. These were all white communities that would use discriminatory laws to keep out anyone different t...

"Gone with the Wind" is set in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. It follows the chaotic life of Scarlett O'Hara, a headstrong Southern belle, as she navigates love, loss, and survival.  While pursuing her romantic interests, Scarlett experiences the devastating impact of war and learns resilience amid a changing society. One of the aspects that immediately stood out to me was the character of Scarlett O'Hara, brought to life by Vivien Leigh. Scarlett was a protagonist, with a quick wit, cunning nature, and undeniable vulnerability. The movie is about her navigating the challenges of love and survival during the American Civil War. The attention to detail in recreating the pre-Civil War South was truly impressive. The lavish costumes and stunning landscapes transported me to another time and place. Every set piece, every costume, and every location felt like it was taken right out of the 19th century. One of the aspects of the film that tr...

The landmark Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education; this case, argued in 1952 and decided on May 17, 1954, forever changed American education and played a significant role in the ongoing struggle for civil rights. To truly grasp the significance of Brown v. Board of Education, we must first look at the state of the United States during that time. The 1950s were marked by World War II, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement. These social, political, and cultural issues had a profound impact on the nation. This case challenged the "separate but equal" doctrine established by the Plessy v. Ferguson case in 1896, which allowed racial segregation. According to Plessy v. Ferguson, states were permitted to uphold segregated public facilities for African Americans and whites, as long as these facilities were given equal funding. However, Brown v. Board of Education sought to change this discriminatory practice by specifically addressing segregated education. During t...

The end of military reconstruction had significant consequences for African Americans in the South. With the removal of federal troops, Southern states rapidly implemented discriminatory laws, such as Jim Crow laws and poll taxes, which systematically disenfranchised African American voters and perpetuated racial segregation. The progress made during military reconstruction was, to a large extent, rolled back.  The military reconstruction, which took place during the Reconstruction Era in the United States, was a significant step towards achieving civil rights for African Americans following the American Civil War. However, it eventually came to an end due to various factors and changing political dynamics. The military reconstruction began with the passage of the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 by the Radical Republicans in Congress. These acts divided the former Confederate states into five military districts and mandated that these states write new state constitutions that would gua...