Selma Reflection

    The March from Selma to Montgomery shows the dedication that African Americans had in 1965, not only to have rights but to demonstrate the rights they want and to be activists against the Government.  One quote in the Speech given by Barack Obama that has stuck is "Where the powerless could change the world's greatest superpower."  This quote is important because the Government is the world's greatest superpower and something like a March that may seem small can have a huge impact on how they view the "powerless" and what they can do to make it be fair and just not just for one person or one group, but for all people.  This March was more than just voting rights, it was for the government to see a bigger idea, a bigger picture on what is seen and what they can do to change it.

    The Speech given by Obama on the 50th anniversary of the March highlights everything they believed in and how civilization has change from before to this point.  The Speech was important and so much can be taken from it.  The need for justice, the urge for a fight against the government, the way that the March or a simple protest can change a lot about the world and for a country.  It changes how we view each other and see others in much different situations than the ones we're in or were put in.

    It is important to highlight that the March was more than just wanting voting rights, during this time there were a lot of rules and the March was also to protest against the discrimination that came with the Jim Crow laws that were in effect in this time period.  There was a lot to protest about back then and that's what made this March important and special.

    Obama's speech was important at remembering and commemorating the bravery and actions of the people at the March.  He also highlights that not only African Americans march through doors, but also Latinos and many other people and that there is a fight for everyone but being involved is good so they can help out other people and recap the importance of a community.  He commemorates how back then it was a lot of racism and how now we have to stay united and that in the end only God is helping all of us in our fight to end the bigger problem in life.

    Life has it's struggles and that was evident back then and the need to act upon and show the Government or the "Powerful" how much of a community we can be and how certain issues can end easily with something as small as a March highlights the importance it is to help each other out even in tough situations.  So many things can be taken from this such as the need for justice and the courage people had to stand up for what they want and for what they believe in.