I Have a Dream by Mia Smith
Many of you are aware of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the march where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream Speech”. What many people don’t know, is the person who helped organize the march.
Bayard Rustin was a civil rights, gay rights, and nonviolence advocate.
Unlike others, he didn’t support the Black Power Movement only because he believed it was important to work together disregarding their race or colour.
Rustin was an open gay man, which in 1963 was considered a crime. Because of his sexuality, many leaders tried to bring him down.
In 1962, Asa Philip Randolph recruited Rustin to plan the March on Washington. After planning with Randolph, they decided to bring the idea to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rustin and King have worked together many times before, but this would be their biggest project. After meeting with civil rights corporations in New York, they finally came to an agreement with the corporations. Rustin would serve as Deputy Director and chief organizer of the march. On August 28, 1963, Rustin helped organize the march, where at least 200,000 people showed up.
Bayard Rustin was a civil rights, gay rights, and nonviolence advocate.
Unlike others, he didn’t support the Black Power Movement only because he believed it was important to work together disregarding their race or colour.
Rustin was an open gay man, which in 1963 was considered a crime. Because of his sexuality, many leaders tried to bring him down.
In 1962, Asa Philip Randolph recruited Rustin to plan the March on Washington. After planning with Randolph, they decided to bring the idea to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rustin and King have worked together many times before, but this would be their biggest project. After meeting with civil rights corporations in New York, they finally came to an agreement with the corporations. Rustin would serve as Deputy Director and chief organizer of the march. On August 28, 1963, Rustin helped organize the march, where at least 200,000 people showed up.
Presidents Day by Adele G.
Presidents' Day, a day that we all celebrate! I bet that you have wondered why we celebrate this odd holiday and this article is about some facts. Did you know that
Presidents' Day is celebrated in honor of George Washingtons birthday. Also, it's a federal holiday which means that it has to be a holiday for every business and work related recognitions. Some other cool fact is that some people that are deeply political and have party's to celebrate this holiday. Do you have a way to celebrate this holiday? If so submit to the office and you might be featured in next weeks
news paper.
Harriet Tubman by Kayla H.
Many of you should know about Harriet Tubman! Harriet Tubman was an armed spy and scout for the United States Army during the Civil War. Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland. When she was 12 she was working in the field and as a child she was moved around a lot. Harriet helped slaves and made them feel like they had a sense of freedom, and she made them feel like slavery was not right.
1884 Harriet got married and risked her life to travel from Maryland to Philadelphia.
Harriet had an Underground Railroad and it was ran by free blacks and Christian Abolitionist. Harriet Tubman is very important to Black History Month because she helped free blacks to the North.
Holiday Times by Ashlyn T.
Happy Holidays Mustangs! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas break is December 18th through January 3rd. Hanukkah begins December 12. Kwanzaa begins on December 26th. Christmas is on December 25th. People have been celebrating Christmas times since 336. Everyone around the world will be celebrating these holidays. Go have a great time with your family. Go outside and look at all the lights. Have a nice hot cup of got chocolate. Make some delicious Christmas treats. Be looking out for Santa Claus and his reindeer this holiday season. Make sure to have your New Years resolutions ready to go. Enjoy having this time off. Just have fun with all your friends and family. Have a marvelous break! |
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In flood ravaged Texas, Hurricane Harvey has taken affect on many families.
By Joshua N.
On August 25, 2017 a hurricane known as Harvey hit across the coast of Texas and lasted until September 2. It was estimated that at least 150,000 properties in Texas have been affected by Hurricane Harvey, according to ongoing estimates by the Federal Emergency Management Agency..
Though most of the damage is in Houston and other parts of Harris County, at least 55,000 properties in other coastal towns were also affected by the storm. Another town hit by Harvey was Rockport which is approximately 187 miles away from Houston. Which in the words of Mayor Charles J. Wax significant portions of the town were “completely gone, a pile of sticks.” Sadly Rockport was in the direct path of Harvey. Even though most of the damage was in Houston and Rockport many places were affected such as Port Aransas, Vitoria, Lake Conroe, Port Arthur, and many more.
Now Texas will attempt to rebuild with the help of the government. As Florida and some islands now worry of the threat of Hurricane Irma.
All articles below from last year
To Joke or Not To Joke
By: Heidi
Yesterday, April 6, 2017 an 11 year old boy committed suicide in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The cause of suicide was a group of middle school girls pranking the boy saying that his girlfriend was dead. The boy was emotionally attached to the girl and said that if she died, he died. His girlfriend, got all of her friends to say she completed suicide. From what we've learned about Common Sense Media, we should know that talking about suicide isn't a joke. The girl is pending charges currently and could face prison for assisted suicide. This is a story that should be learned from and can help us in the future.
Black History Month
By: Delaney
Since 1976, every U.S. president has designated the month of February to Black History Month. Not only does our country celebrate Black History Month, other countries including Canada, and The United Kingdom designated a month to celebrate black history. In the late 1960's, the Civil Rights Movement helped to grow awareness of black identity that eventually evolved into Black History Month. Since Gerald R. Ford recognized Black History Month in 1976, all the U.S. Presidents designated February to Black History of Month. There have been many debates on whether or not it is fair to have a whole month designated to the history of one race. However, many people ask, "Is it appropriate to confine the celebration of black history to one month, as opposed to recognizing African Americans all year long?"
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