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MARCH

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Dear Mr. Lewis,

I physically, mentally, nor emotionally put into words the feelings I had when I read another part of your book. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to remain peaceful through all the struggles you and our people faced. It was inspiring reading about Frannie Lou Hamer and learning how a Black woman was an activist who risked her life in hopes of change for out people. Reading about the three volunteers who “went missing” reminded me that the change that you and many others were fighting for 60 years ago was just the beginning. Today we are STILL fighting police brutality as we see our Black brothers and sisters being dehumanized and killed at the hands of corrupt officers because we can seem to make them understand that the color of skin is not a weapon. So what are some possible solutions you ask? Well, I believe with the right education to our Black community, especially the youth, we can rewrite some of the outcomes of police brutality. However the real change needs to be within the corrupt system. In this generation we have the power to use social media for good for a change. We must educate ourselves, unite together and continue to fight for change. 

Sincerely, 

 

Nia Mack

P.S.: Still have a dream. 

Keep Fighting

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Dear Mr. John Lewis,
I have only read 27 pages thus far in your book March and I am speechless. Learning about the hardships African Americans faced during the fight for equality always sparked my interest, however, your book was a whole other level of powerful. In the opening I loved how you portrayed the girls’ innocent conversation in contrast to how violent their conversation ended. I loved how as the series of events continued to unfold, you showed the different reactions and thoughts of influential leaders as they came together to discuss solutions to these problems. There was a constant debate of how to proceed because not everyone agreed that a peaceful, nonviolent approach was best in this situation. However, the biggest lingering question I have had all my life to any Black person to experience this kind of public disp is how is your first reaction to fight for change peaceful? I completely understand the logic of planning peaceful marches and protests to convey your message, but how exactly does one stay calm and peaceful as they are getting beaten by White police officers or spit on by white customers in the local diner while the waiters refuse to serve them or forced to use a different bathroom because the color of their skin is not seen as valuable enough to release their waste in the same room as White people? Reading books like this makes me angry, angry that my people had to go through this bullshit, angry that color matters AND STILL MATTERS. Mr. Lewis you are an inspiration and this book was to remind us how the fight started and it is a wake up that we need to continue this fight. So yes, I accept your challenge to continue the fight.
Sincerely,
Nia Mack