Research Into the African Civil Rights Movement

Toni Morrison, an African American, wrote novels based on history. Her writings were based on and influenced by the African American Civil Rights Movement. Her first novel was the Bluest Eye. It showed the harshness the black women and children had to endure while still in slavery (Williams 1). An excerpt from the book reads, “the pride of ownership that curls her chewing mouth.” It shows the power that owners had over their slaves. Her fifth novel, Beloved, was written in 1987. (Williams 1). It was a historical fiction about freed woman and her past (Williams 1). It showed the horrors of slavery and the murdering of her baby in order to keep the baby out of slavery (Williams 1). Her stories and novels utilize special writing techniques. She is able to persuade readers to accept the unusual as realistic (Williams 1). She writes novels that are based on the troubles of African American women. Her writing influences American society and is still currently read by society’s children today.

The African American Civil Rights Movement inspired African American figures such as Robinson, Haley, and Morrison and their works had helped to improve conditions for African Americans. Robinson broke the sporting barriers, Haley created a television mini-series, and Morrison wrote novels based on African American women. Their careers show that African Americans are equal in intelligence and athleticism. They can do anything and should not be treated as sub race like in the past. Other writers and athletes continue to be inspired by the accomplishments of Robinson, Haley, and Morrison and they will continue to improve the future for African Americans. The new generation of African Americans will have a better life in the United States of America due to the works of their ancestors.