Why Do We Fight Against Racism?
Racism has been a part of U.S history ever since the first slave ship arrived in 1619. In the words of Walter Williams, “One of the biggest misconceptions in history is that black people took slavery with a stride.” Even though many black Americans of that time evidently did not fight against slavery it should not be assumed that accepted it as being okay. Once slavery was abolished, it opened a few gates for black people and other people of color to showcase what they are capable of. After slavery, black people still had to fight against prejudice, segregation, and discrimination. Ever since racism became apparent, people of color have had to work harder for what their white counterparts can get with mediocrity. Even though slavery had ended, Many places would still not accept people of color, including places like the army, navy, and other divisions of the military. Fortunately, there were people who decided to break the color
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They each found aspirations in serving the U.S, even though they were considered to be unintelligent in the sport and in general. The first of these men began training in Tuskegee, Alabama from July 1941 to March 1942 at the Tuskegee Army Air Field (TAAF). The number of black men trained at the TAAF grew to nine-hundred ninety-two.
On April 3, 1939, President Roosevelt approved Public Law 18, that provided for an expansion of the Army Air Corps. One section of the law offered hope for those African Americans who wanted to advance their military careers beyond the kitchen or the motor pool.(FDRL). First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt specifically asked for a flight with one of these black pilots. It was speculated that the Tuskegee Airmen were some of the best, they once shot down four German Planes in a day! After these accomplishments, they finally showed the world that black pilots are just as good, if not sometimes better than white
They each found aspirations in serving the U.S, even though they were considered to be unintelligent in the sport and in general. The first of these men began training in Tuskegee, Alabama from July 1941 to March 1942 at the Tuskegee Army Air Field (TAAF). The number of black men trained at the TAAF grew to nine-hundred ninety-two.
On April 3, 1939, President Roosevelt approved Public Law 18, that provided for an expansion of the Army Air Corps. One section of the law offered hope for those African Americans who wanted to advance their military careers beyond the kitchen or the motor pool.(FDRL). First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt specifically asked for a flight with one of these black pilots. It was speculated that the Tuskegee Airmen were some of the best, they once shot down four German Planes in a day! After these accomplishments, they finally showed the world that black pilots are just as good, if not sometimes better than white