Exercise 10 c

Exercise 10 C:

1- Jackie Robinson ways to fight discrimination

Jackie Robinson was the first African American Major League baseball player to break the barrier between races. Even with all the teasing and threats he received, Jackie Robinson never gave up. He was a daring, fearless, and friendly man, which makes him an admirable figure.  He is a hero for all the African Americans because he opened the door to Major League Baseball for African Americans. This was a very difficult and tedious task to accomplish, and Robinson was the right man for the job. For most of his career, he was glorified for his playing ability and always spoke his mind. Jackie Robinson was also a hero to many people. He was a spokesperson for his people, a national hero, and an important historical figure. Robinson was always greeting new players on the team and making them feel welcome, showing them great kindness. He always went out of his way to help rookies play their best. He wouldn't stop at anything to end discrimination and segregation in America.

2- Rosa Parks’s ways to fight discrimination

Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on February 4th, 1913. After her parent's divorce, her mother moved Rosa and her siblings to Pine Level, Alabama, where Rosa's maternal grandparents resided. Both of her grandparents were former slaves, and while growing up on their farm, Rosa was strongly influenced by their advocating of equal rights. On the first of December 1951, Rosa Parks left work for the day; she worked as a seamstress in a department store. As she rode the bus home, the bus filled and soon the white half of the bus was full, leaving white passengers standing. The bus driver stopped the bus and told the first row of black passengers to get up; the other three passengers in Rosa's row did so, but Rosa refused. Rosa was arrested for her refusal to give up her seat. Following her arrest, the NAACP organized a bus boycott in support of Rosa and racial equality.