Narrative Essay: Registering Desegregation Of Schools

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Walking into the school a burst of cold air hits there bodies. They all looked around amazed at how nice the school looked. “A couple days and this will be where we spend our senior year,” said Gail. “Don't get too excited,” his father said “this will only be your new school if they co-operate and allows you to register.” Idas mom then chimed in and said “Even then you don't know if these children will treat you as equals.” As they all walked up to the office, the secretary ignored them. Mr. Jefferson steps forward and says “I’ll speak” but then Mr. McNair then speaks up saying “Excuse me ma’am, we are here for registration.” She looks up for a second and says “Whites only.” “Excuse me,” Ms.Lewis (Noel's mother) said. She then said “I said whites only.” “You cannot stop us from registering desegregation of schools is now a law.” said Ms. Lewis. “Well that law does not apply to us around here now can you all go on and get out of my school before the law enforcement is called,” the secretary said. “Well call them because they need to come and enforce this law, my child and every other black child that wants to should be allowed to attend this school.” Ms.Davis concluded. Then the principle walks out of his office “Is there a problem Ms. Jacki,” he says. “Yes, these negroes don't understand why they can't register,” …show more content…

Loretta’s sister who was visiting their grandmother in birmingham and was killed during the bombing. The next day she walked into school head held high refusing to let them get to her, first they harassed her then they killed her sister. As she walked into her first class, they threw eggs at her as she walked in. Then Noah sarcastically say “Thank goodness one isn't a bomb.’ She turned to look at him and started hitting and punching him. The teacher ran to them and pulled her off throwing her to the ground, sending Noah to the nurse and Loretta to the principal's

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