Read together
Once upon a time in our history
People were treated differently
Just because of their skin's hue
It wasn't right, it wasn't true
Segregated was the norm
Race determined where to swarm
But then came those who fought
Nonviolent, their ways were taught
Protest they did, for civil rights
Equal treatment in their sights
For justice and for liberty
They spoke out loud, they did not flee
They dreamt of a world so fair
Where all were treated with care
Where race did not define
And every heart could intertwine
Yet sadly, some tried to eliminate
Those who stood for a better fate
But the fight for equality did not abate
And the world learned to integrate
So remember this story of the past
And let your hearts be steadfast
For we must always stand tall
And answer the call for justice for all.
Talk about it
Reflection
- What does it mean to be segregated, and how did it impact people's lives during the civil rights movement?
- Why do you think nonviolent protest was an important strategy in the fight for civil rights?
- What does "equality" mean to you, and why is it important?
- How do you think the world would be different if we still had segregation today?
- Who are some important figures from the civil rights movement that you have learned about?