-Cameron Spiller
I had high expectations for Birmingham, Alabama. We spent the day before in Selma, Alabama and everyone was touched by the stories and struggles that the children of the Freedom Foundation presented at their Alternative Spring Break (ASB) rally. We heard stories from residents of Selma whom been victims of rape as a child, left by fathers and mothers, and other domestic misfortunes.What was more surprising than the misfortunes they had encountered was their outlook of a better world. Through all they’ve been through, they saw their stories as an opportunity to reach people who had been through similar experiences someone to relate to and someone to look to as inspiration.
Catching me by surprise, Birmingham, Alabama was as insightful and inspiring as Selma, Alabama. I was particularly interested in Birmingham because I had been writing a research paper on Fred Shuttlesworth who was know as the father of the Birmingham movement for civil rights. Getting a chance to tour the streets gave me a perspective of what I had read in the news articles and books about Shuttlesworth and Birmingham.
The tour guide was phenomenal. He was obviously enthusiastic about his work because of how learned he was of his city and its communities. Him being enthusiastic about his city helped all of us better understand the struggles and hardships that accompanied the civil rights leaders as the marched for our civil rights.
Birmingham is a city of rich history and, out all of the Alabama cities we visited, seemingly has the best potential to progress and move forward toward equality for all.
I had high expectations for Birmingham, Alabama. We spent the day before in Selma, Alabama and everyone was touched by the stories and struggles that the children of the Freedom Foundation presented at their Alternative Spring Break (ASB) rally. We heard stories from residents of Selma whom been victims of rape as a child, left by fathers and mothers, and other domestic misfortunes.What was more surprising than the misfortunes they had encountered was their outlook of a better world. Through all they’ve been through, they saw their stories as an opportunity to reach people who had been through similar experiences someone to relate to and someone to look to as inspiration.
Catching me by surprise, Birmingham, Alabama was as insightful and inspiring as Selma, Alabama. I was particularly interested in Birmingham because I had been writing a research paper on Fred Shuttlesworth who was know as the father of the Birmingham movement for civil rights. Getting a chance to tour the streets gave me a perspective of what I had read in the news articles and books about Shuttlesworth and Birmingham.
The tour guide was phenomenal. He was obviously enthusiastic about his work because of how learned he was of his city and its communities. Him being enthusiastic about his city helped all of us better understand the struggles and hardships that accompanied the civil rights leaders as the marched for our civil rights.
Birmingham is a city of rich history and, out all of the Alabama cities we visited, seemingly has the best potential to progress and move forward toward equality for all.