50 Years Ago: The World in 1963

[frankmatthews]

Interesting to think about these kids... Where they are now and what their views are now that they're in their mid/late 60's.

This is exactly what I think when I see a congress and senate full of old white men. They made a decision along time ago.

 

[Nike Jordan]

So imagine the world on 2063. 50 years from now... how are the kids in 2063 going to view us primitive folks in 2013?

Post pics of today

I'll start..

That's 2012 though.

 

[melo0115]

Sometimes it trips me out how comfortable we are in a state that used to abuse us, own us, and treated us like payment. We are now in a position of opportunity in that state, we have crossed the threshold. We forgive but never forget what has been done to us. A lot of the negativity the black race face from mountains of scrutiny can be traced back to our history. Many are still hurt and severely scared. Being apart of this race I know we ill persevere and build.

Imagine this was only about 50 years ago.
Just a look into some of the incidence that helped us to get where we are now in society.
We are Human before color comes into play.
American Revolutionary war
Articles of Confederation
1776 Declaration of Independence
US Constitution 1789
Civil War
Civil Rights Act
Emancipation proclamation  of 1863
Civil rights movement
Civil Rights act of 1964

 

[timcity2000]

as seen in those pictures, 1963 was a pivotal year here in alabama. birmingham in particular.

i think some of you who rely on stereotypes about the south might be surprised if you came to visit. certainly work left to be done, though.

there are lots of great events planned throughout the year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement. if you find yourself in the area, check it out: http://50yearsforward.com/

 

[da shoefreak]

60's was really racist wow

I too wonder about all those racist people if they changed their views and also if they remained with those same racist view did they force their racist beliefs onto their children.

People are still racist now except most people do it behind closed doors

 

[a blinkin]

So imagine the world on 2063. 50 years from now... how are the kids in 2063 going to view us primitive folks in 2013?

Post pics of today

I'll start..

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[Deleted member 38182]

I really want to say something about white people..... But I'm pretty sure it would just sound hateful and racist

 

[ironman36]

 

[nocomment6]

what a violent world...and the change since then isn't nearly enough.

 

[jackieboy]

Interesting to think about these kids... Where they are now and what their views are now that they're in their mid/late 60's.

This.

 

[3am scholar]

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Really like this photo, it reminds me of looking through old photos of my grandparents. It was all about the hats, your wealth and status reflected in how expensive your hat was back then.

 

[kevenmaynee]

Where is forest gump

 

[ham city]

60's was really racist wow

I too wonder about all those racist people if they changed their views and also if they remained with those same racist view did they force their racist beliefs onto their children.

Don't get confused we still live in a world full of disgusting primitive societies and our own is near the top of that list. 

Might as well make the most of it. 

 

[3stheluckynumbe]

That bridge pic was nice to see

 

[Ox.]

 

[moe szyslak]

change is cray

 

[alkatrez]

Great post and very interesting.

Yes we have come a long ways, but to me, different challenges presents itself along with racism.
Dude had it right when he said that blacks stood together back then, but not so much now.
Now we have to deal with class discrimination among each other, on top of racism. We have blacks who don't want to associate with certain black people, blacks who don't want to encourage or help other black people, blacks who don't want to take help from other black people, and blacks who don't want to better themselves or "sell-out". There's a lot of self-hatred among the black community that is hurting our progress.

At this moment, this may one of the societal issues that bother me the most.

As far as racism and other races, I'm actually somewhat happy (not content) with how it is now. Yes, I'm aware it is still there, but I am now able to walk into a room full of other races and be viewed as and equal and a person who has something to contribute. As for the people who have limited interaction with black people (especially black males), I am able to dispel some of the stereotypes that plague us by simply interacting with them, getting them to know me, understand me, and understand that how the media portray us isn't necessarily the way we are.

 

[sreggie101]

Interesting to think about these kids... Where they are now and what their views are now that they're in their mid/late 60's.

This is exactly what I think when I see a congress and senate full of old white men. They made a decision along time ago.

strong cosign. backwards thinking is whats holding this country back. and you're right. our gov't is still run by men like this. old dudes who don't know the difference between church and state, abortion and contraceptives, who can't discern scientific fact from...well, not facts...who just treats women like ****.

 

[SteveSteve72]

I really want to say something about white people..... But I'm pretty sure it would just sound hateful and racist

say it
but when you say white people i hope you mean those racist red necks.
because we're not all like that.

 

[stoneyjax]

Yo that Monk that burned himself to death

 

[shoelyesses]

SMH its crazy to think how far black people have come in 50 years. We complain about the racism that happens to us nowadays but they had it x1000000 back then. I dont think i wouldve been mentally strong enough to be disrespected like that, much respect to them. Its just sad ho knowing some white people still feel the same 50 years later

yea and no...it was more forceful in your face and moreso physical limitations...now its more subtly, behind the scenes, and more covert and mental limitations and manipulation. Not to sound like a debbie downer... but the game remains the same just the players and the way the game is being played has changed

 

[Kaleo15]

Interesting to think about these kids... Where they are now and what their views are now that they're in their mid/late 60's.

They're probably still living in Alabama and are probably still racist

This.

I've encounted a handful of racist old white folks, they talk to me differently, they look at me differently and their awkward gestures are noticeable.

But I never once got angry about it. Because I know the era they grew up in, they are still not accustom to what their era grew up to be.

I distinctly remember one time I was waiting in line to pay for my groceries, there was this young black kid in front me (ofcourse I was colored too) and this old white man tried to get in front us. I said "Sir, he's been waiting in line way before us"

Do you know what this man's response was?

He laughed in my face and said "if you were alive in my days and spoke out of your turn like you just did..*smirked*.. well, the 2 of you wouldn't even be alive"

I smiled and said, "Well Sir, times has changed! This time, you will wait your turn... because a black kid and a brown man is in front of you"

.

 

[antonlavey]

Yo that Monk that burned himself to death

About that life/death, he was. :x

 

[whywesteppin]

Alabama's governor George Wallace (left) faces General Henry Graham, in Tuscaloosa, at the University of Alabama, on June 12, 1963. Wallace blocked the enrollment of two African-American students, Vivian Malone and James Hood. Despite an order of the federal court, Governor George Wallace appointed himself the temporary University registrar and stood in the doorway of the administration building to prevent the students from registering. In response, President Kennedy federalized the Alabama National Guard. One hundred guardsman escorted the students to campus and their commander, General Henry Graham, ordered George Wallace to "step aside." Thus were the students registered. Kennedy addressed the public in a June 11 speech that cleared his position on civil rights. The bill that he submitted to Congress was ultimately passed as the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Where the power resides.

 

[Kaleo15]

I've stared at each picture like 5 minutes each.