Hudson Nugent

I In class, we watched a movie called "To Sir, with Love,". This is  a 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier,  and it is a very powerful story about a teacher named Mark Thackery. In the film He faces a tough situation as he starts teaching a class of students who are considered rejects in a very strict and challenging school located in London. Thackery's unconventional teaching methods,which consist of  focusing on life skills instead of the usual traditional textbooks, assist him in being able to connect with his students overall. This approach earns him a great amount of respect and transforms most of the students' behavior throughout the movie. The film explores societal problems and concerns of the 1960s. It mainly talks about Especially  racial prejudice, and it highlights the impact of a hard working and dedicated teacher, especially one that is facing prejudice in a mainly white school. Emotionally, this film centers on the relationships that Thackery forms with ...

  The 1960s in America was a time of significant change marked by progress in the civil rights movement, but it also was a time with racial tensions that turned  into massive riots after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. Dr. King was a leading figure in the fight for civil rights, advocating for nonviolent protests and equality for all. His assassination on April 4, 1968, impacted race relations in the United States. It triggered frustration among African Americans and supporters of civil rights, intensifying long-standing tensions. Despite legislative victories like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, many African Americans still faced systemic racism, economic disparities, and social injustices. The promises of equality often clashed with the harsh realities of racial prejudice deeply embedded in American society. The riots following Dr. King's assassination were not isolated events but the culmination of years of frustration. C...

  Grace Ann and Josh talked about two important  moments in history. These were the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy. Martin Luther King Jr., a very important figure in the Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. His advocacy for equality and justice through nonviolent means had a profound impact on African Americans. King's legacy continues to inspire generations, his message of peace and justice remaining a guiding light in the ongoing fight against racial discrimination. John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was tragically assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. His presidency was marked by vision and a call for progress, famously stating, "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." His death left a lasting impact, and his legacy includes advancements in civil rights and a vision for a more engaged society. Both King and Kennedy...

       During today's trial, we heard arguments from different points of views from the brown v board education case. The first person's presentation I will touch on is Gabbys. She put forth an argument that the “separate but equal” clause was morally unjust. She argued that it perpetuated a society where people are treated like they are inferior based on what race they are which can be an extremely harmful message to children.       Next, Joshua presented A religious argument against segregation in schools. He cited Proverbs 14:31 which condemned unfair and inhumane treatment based on someone's race as an insult to god. He explained that this kind of discrimination goes against the cristian beliefs of unity and the effort to bring people together. He was in support of the brown case and stated that he would rectify this movement to religion and would encourage positive changes in the world.       Grace...

  During today's trial, we heard arguments from different points of views from the brown v board education case. The first person's presentation I will touch on is Gabbys. She put forth an argument that the “separate but equal” clause was morally unjust. She argued that it perpetuated a society where people are treated like they are inferior based on what race they are which can be an extremely harmful message to children. Next, Joshua presented A religious argument against segregation in schools. He cited Proverbs 14:31 which condemned unfair and inhumane treatment based on someone's race as an insult to god. He explained that this kind of discrimination goes against the cristian beliefs of unity and the effort to bring people together. He was in support of the brown case and stated that he would rectify this movement to religion and would encourage positive changes in the world. Grace Ann made an argument from the economic standpoint. She explained that school segregation...

  The great migration occurred mainly during the Jim Crow era in the United states. Specifically, this occurred from around 1916 to 1970. This played a very big role in helping the lives and freedom of black Americans. This big shift included relocating millions of african americans from the south up to the north as well as other regions. This also brought a very significant political, economic and social change. I will be mainly talking about how this helped black people during the Jim Crow era.  One main way that the great migration helped black Americans during this era was that it provided many different economic opportunities for them. Specifically in cities such as detroit, chicago and new york, there were much better economic and job opportunities for african americans. Jobs in factories and other places were given to them and this provided them with much higher wages and better working conditions than what they had to endure while working in the south. This allowed man...