Civilrights Stories

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION In 1955, mixed-race Ethan Harper leaves his progressive hometown for a summer in Alabama where he's not welcome, except by resident free spirit, Juniper Jones. ***** After getting himself into a bout of trouble, 16-year-old Ethan Harper's parents send him to Ellison, Alabama, to live with his aunt and uncle for the summer. But the year is 1955, and Alabama is a far cry from his beloved home of Arcadia, Washington. As much as it's hotter in temperature, it's colder in every other way, and Ethan learns the hard way that people see his mere existence as a threat. Amidst all the mayhem, a fiery, free-spirited, oddball walks into Ethan's life. Her name is Juniper Jones. She is the first person in Ellison who seems unfazed by their racial differences, and she promises to give Ethan a summer he will always remember, filled with endless adventure and discovery. With Juniper, Ethan can breathe, he can be, despite the incessant attention and bullying their newly formed friendship attracts. Can the two survive the summer, run in the light and block out the noise of the outside world? [Published version comes out June 16, 2020 with Wattpad Books!] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION. There are some friends you never forget. It's the summer of 1955. For Ethan Harper, a biracial kid raised mostly by his white father, race has always been a distant conversation. When he's sent to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in small-town Alabama, his blackness is suddenly front and center, and no one is shy about making it known he's not welcome there. Enter Juniper Jones. The town's resident oddball and free spirit, she's everything the townspeople aren't-open, kind, and accepting. Armed with two bikes and an unlimited supply of root beer floats, Ethan and Juniper set out to find their place in a town that's bent on rejecting them. As Ethan is confronted for the first time by what it means to be black in America, Juniper tries to help him see the beauty in even the ugliest reality, and that even the darkest days can give rise to an invincible summer . . .

|COLLEGE HISTORY ASSIGNMENT| Throughout history, African Americans have fought for equality through many different literary works, from movies, books, articles, and plays, but one play in particular, Dutchman, takes it a step further through symbolism and the hidden wonders of the sea, through a man and a manipulative woman.

Born into the harsh realities of 1930s Alabama, Ezekiel Freeman is a child prodigy in a world that refuses to see his brilliance. By 1975, he becomes the first Black physicist-astronaut launched into orbit - only to be sabotaged and stranded in deep space. Presumed dead, he survives decades of isolation, rebuilding shattered equipment and clinging to Earth through pirated sports broadcasts. Rescued by a hyper-intelligent alien race near a black hole, Ezekiel fuses with their dying energy core and is reborn as Captain Utonium - a living conduit of cosmic justice. As his powers grow, he questions their purpose and his own humanity. But when he returns to Earth in the, younger, stronger, and revered as legend, he finds a world that's evolved-and stagnated. Haunted by time, tested by morality, and hunted by a force known only as Dark Matter, Captain Utonium must choose: become the savior Earth believes he is, or reshape justice itself across the stars.

Poem of the late, great Martin Luther King Jr

Neveah Green is an adopted African-American born in the 1950s. All she ever wanted to do was be a professional singer. This story is an account of her life as she grew up during the hard times of the civil rights movement.

Riley Brown is a High School Civil Rights activist living in Chicago, during the Civil Rights Era, doing everything that she can to make people aware of the inhumane uncivil acts going on in the South. But living in the North she hasn't had many violent run-ins with racism so she can't fully sympathize with the Black Southerners. That is until her family packs up and moves into Jackson, Mississippi.

Based in 1950s Charlotte, North Carolina. Gloria must endure the hurdles of integrating into a previously all-white high school. She is determined to survive her senior year and graduate without breaking. Being the first colored student set to graduate at a white school in the history of Charlotte, her family are counting on her. Alex attends the newly integrated school. He struggles living under the shadow of his father, a powerful man affiliated with the school and a bigoted white supremacist. Crossing paths, Gloria and Alex don't get on well at first, but somehow keep gravitating towards one another despite their differences, unveiling each other's secrets. Society forbids it, but what do the two think? Will their flame remain lit, or will they allow societal demands to put it out? Or maybe, the segregated society doesn't determine their fate.

In a world dominated by big names and bright lights, some individuals quietly make waves of significant change. One such figure is Shenna Bellows. If you haven't heard of her yet, you're not alone, but once you learn about her, it becomes clear why she deserves the spotlight. Shenna Bellows has spent her life advocating for civil rights, fighting for equality, and working tirelessly to improve her community. From her leadership with the ACLU of Maine to her role as a state senator, her dedication to justice and human rights has made her a true game-changer. Her impact extends far beyond the borders of her home state, making her a force to be reckoned with on a national level.

Currently nominated for two major Australian literature awards. Sometimes, it's impossible to get home, especially if home is not where you think it is. Aboriginal urbanite Billy doesn't know much about his heritage and he's quite content to let it stay that way. One late night out changes all that. After being marooned on a central Australian highway, he finds his future determined by a pair of unlikely saviours, elders of a small aboriginal community, and some uncomfortable truths. Not to mention the assistance of a mysterious entity only he can see. Relying on instinct and confounded by circumstances beyond his control he tries to find his way home. Loreless-part quest, part ghost story, part contemporary tale-takes the reader on a road trip through a central Australia filled with humour and endless surprise. Wattpad Featured Story - reader's quotes: "Captivating!" "...an evocative narrative.." "...fascinating..." "..beautifully and compassionately written! I literally gasped out loud." Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this novel contains historical references which may cause distress.

This is not a hate book, or a racist book at all. This is just life from the a black teenage girl during these troubling times. These are my thoughts, opinions; as a cautionary tale please delete the book if you are easily offended.

At the whim of a tragedy, two brothers confront issues that plague their relationship and their community. They debate the state of black voices being heard and whether it's worth the backlash to fight for change.

A poem of power we all possess but are not always responsible with.

How can you find your own identity when you are only a copy of someone else? Marin is not an original. In a world where cloning is prevalent, she is a Second who simply wants to be seen as an individual. Support groups and protesters are safe for a while, until their demands become too extreme. Will she ever find someone who treats her as an equal, not because she is a double, but because she is human?

the trans trials

As a comic book store in the town of Smokey Hills mysteriously burns to the ground, the owner recalls to the police what strange events might have led up to it.

A new revolution came and started a new conduct of evil, only one man named Aaron Haiden who is a part time salesman who only wants a more free world for his two children. This might be the most adventure-Sc fi story ever made. Post 1 chapter everyday stay tuned :3 HOPE YOU LIKE IT :3

The life of Carolyn Bryant and what led up to her lies and the cause of Emmett Till's death.

Meet Nefertari Amara Ife Yar'Adua. She is a 24 year old law student in her second year at Harvard Law School. She is a social and civil rights activist in the making. It all started when her father was wrongfully executed when she was 12 years old. Ever since then, she has hated white people and the judicial system. That's why she's in law school, so she can make a difference. She hates police officers the most. If it weren't for them, her father would still be here and so would her brother and cousin (but we'll get into that in the story). Needless to say, she is an Afrocentric Queen who relies on no one, especially not WHITE POLICE OFFICERS, to do anything for her. They obviously can't do their job right, according to everything she's been through. Oh! Meet Christian Marcello Nazario. He's a police officer. He believes in Civil Rights as much as the next Black person. And he's really into Nefertari (once he meets her and all). There's just one little problem...... He's white.

Jacqueline Marie Johnson is an African American 16 year old girl living in the 1960's. She keeps up with the latest fashion trends and the hot new music and culture. She usually obeys all of the rules until it comes to civil rights, she's a straightforward activist who will do anything to ensure her rights as a human. Her heart beats for marches, protests and anything else that will bring the "white man" down a size. Tyler James Monroe on the otherhand is the complete opposite. Being born of White and African American decendent makes him different from all of his peers. Oddly, he's popular amongst both races, and no one says a word. When it comes to Civil Rights he would rather stay out of it, considering his father is one of the most known members of the Klu Klux Klan. Two completely different teenagers, one horrible society. These two spell nothing but trouble when together, but sometimes change comes with a little trouble.