buildings, such as schools. “No Sparks 1 Negros” or “No Colored” signs were everywhere, and they were just as common, if not more so, as signs reading, “No Dogs” or “No Smoking.” These actions were not only allowed, but even supported by the government. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most outspoken supporters of “equality” between African Americans and whites. In his famous speech, “I Have A Dream,” Dr. King said: I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering…
Words 2079 - Pages 9