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Power in Words

MARCH, ,

Dear Congressman John Lewis,

I have continued reading your book. It’s gets more and more powerful with each page I turn. In this section of the book, they are broadcasting the discrimination and disenfranchisement happening in the south.  It infuriated me a little bit when the government purposely cut off Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer while she shared testimony. The lengths that people will go to cover their own backs is unbelievable. Was it your intent to make your audience feel how that event made you feel? Also, I enjoyed hearing about your influence and work in Africa. I a curious though, at which point does Sheriff Clark stop giving the people so much trouble? In 2019, we could solve this problem by registering to vote from the comfort of our homes. Registering to vote online is what most people prefer to do to avoid waiting in long lines. 

Best Regards, 

Kia Holmes 

A Deeper Understanding

MARCH,

Dear Mr. Lewis,

We are getting deeper into the book now. I knew horrible things were happening in the South but I didn’t know it was this bad. I read about Freedom Day and the Freedom Vote and the 3 people who went missing. It’s absolutely unacceptable. I’ve been learning about the Civil Rights Movement all my life but never like this. I’m disgusted with the way people would act back then. The extent people went to just to avoid having colored people vote. I get more and more angry as I read more of the book. It’s just not right. I must ask though, how were you able to stay so strong during all this? Honestly, in 2019, I’m not quiet sure what we would have done if we were put in that situation. 

Yours Truly,

Kia Holmes

Letter to John Lewis

MARCH, ,

Dear John Lewis, 

MARCH Book 3 has been chosen as my freshman read for English 1101. I’ve only read the first few pages and I can already tell its going to be a moving and eye opening book. The beginning discusses the church bombing with the little girls and I believe that was such an important part to add because it really highlights how things were during that time period. It made me feel angered that individuals would do that to little girls because they are so innocent and it just shows how far people will go. I couldn’t help but think of how horrid things were during that time. I analyzed the story and noticed how it was your intent to add the details about the scouts and how it was supposed to make me feel. I noticed how them being scouts really changed perspective because they are supposed to be good boys but they were shooting people. I believe in today’s day and age, these issues can still be combated with the same tactics you guys used. Such as protest and peaceful gatherings. 

Yours Truly, 

Kia Holmes