Shirley Mayhew's Analysis

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In 2016, I am often encouraged to be different; however, in the 1960s, Shirley Mayhew experienced a world where she was told to ignore the Civil Rights movement as a whole, and devote her time to prayer instead. When she was younger, she became aware of what was happening in the world by viewing it through the media. She knew in her heart as she saw African Americans being oppressed that she wanted to help the Civil Rights cause. When Shirley told her parents and friends her thoughts, they all rolled their eyes. They claimed that helping the African Americans was against God's will. Though it confused her, she reluctantly agreed, not wanting to create a fuss. Everyone she knew began to tell her to attend church and pray more often,

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