The African American Firefighter museum is now considered the only African American Firefighter museum in the whole United States. That really got my attention to write my essay about this unique museum. As I used to live in Egypt before living here, I visited a lot of museums there, and I really liked them. That made me curious to know more about museums here. When I searched the internet for the museums, the African American Firefighter museum was one of the most standing ones in the United States. It is located in Los Angeles city in South Central Avenue. The museum was formed at one of the historic fire stations at which some firefighters were segregated, instead of the fire station number 30.The museum is composed of more than 1 floor …show more content…
Black firefighters were treated badly from the white firefighters. For example, they had to do their food in their own pots, they can’t use the white firefighter’s ones. They even could not eat with them at the same time, they should wait until the white firefighters eat first, and then they were allowed to eat. One of the stories that happened to one of the African American firefighters that made them really feel how bad they were treated and that they should be equal, it happened with a firefighter named Ernie Roberts, when he left his bed. The white firefighterstook his pillow case and used it in the restroom and put it back to his pillow. They wanted to annoy him and make him know that he was not equal to them because of his color. This was actually unfair for them as they were doing the same job as the white firefighters, so they all should be equal. African American firefighters did not agree on that. One day, In June of 1955, Firefighter Rey Lopez took a picture of what was happening. Arnett Hartsfieldsubmitted that picture to the media to stop this racism that the black firefighters were facing. It took some time to stop the racism in those fire stations between the 2 races, but at the end, they were successful to stop that racism. One of the museum’s great advantages and also considered as one of the great services that it provide for the society is that it calls for stopping the racism and making all …show more content…
It became very famous and known among people during that time. One of the great things and services that this museum gives till now is the presence of Arnett Hartsfield in it until nowadays. He was hired as a firefighter in 1940s and 50s. He did a lot throughout his journey in this place fighting racism and also serving his country. He is volunteering there, not caring about his old age which is 92 years old, and still working there to give more to his country and to benefit the coming generations about the history of such an amazing place. When he was hired he had a Law degree from U.S.C and he was determined to equalize people in the fire station and make life the same for the black firefighters as the white firefighters. He is usually telling the visitors stories about the black firefighters during that time and their great achievements. He isn’t only serving the museum through being there only, but he also travels and visits places where he talks to people about the African American firefighters and that they should be equal to the white firefighters and also that they should be hired with the same percentage as them. The museum is opened based on the volunteer work and donations from people. Some people are allowed to use it if they need a good place to hold a meeting on or if they have a very special dinner. Organizations can use it too, to make trips and retreats. This museum helped in declaring 2 major
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire not only affected the city of New York, but also the rest of the country. It forever changed the way our country would look at safety regulations in factories and buildings. The fire proved to America what can and will happen if we over-look safety regulations and over-crowd buildings. Unfortunately, 146 lives are taken before we fully understand this concept.
African American soldiers had to contend with racism from white soldiers especially in the beginning.” In the movie, Sergeant Major John Rawlins is completely disrespected even though he was a higher rank. This quote backs up the fact that African American soldiers were disrespected and not looked as equal to white soldiers because of their skin color. This helps prove that the movie was accurate in showing how African American soldiers were treated poorly by disrespect from other white soldiers. In a letter by the Superintendent of the Organization of Kentucky Black Troops, he writes this to the General Adjutant General of the Army, On the march the Colored Soldiers as well as their white Officers were made the subject of much ridicule and many insulting remarks by the White Troops and in some instances petty outrages such as the pulling off the Caps of Colored Soldiers, stealing their horses etc was practiced by the White Soldiers.
What has been described here has kept African Americans proud of where they came from and how they can overcome any problem that they are faced with. The phrase “Strength in numbers” comes to mind when reading what they had to endure especially the families of the four little girls that died in the devastating bombing of the 16th street church. They will always be remembered and missed dearly.
African Americans were among the worst treated races in the US; however, this did not stop them from fighting for the rights that so many had died for. It seemed as if black people would never be treated respectfully, but just like in comic books, there is always a hero that will fight for his people. This hero soon came to the scene and he was fierce enough to change the lives of many people. Most importantly, he broke the color barrier and created a path that would allow others to follow. However, something that was inevitable was the threats and racial remarks they had to face.
The National WWII Museum. African Americans in World War II Fighting for a Double Victory. New Orleans: National WWII Museum, n.d. National WWII Museum. Web.
The Tuskegee Airmen were a fine example of many who had fought for equality between blacks and whites as well as many who had sought opportunity for blacks in those times, and had a high number of achievements and awards during their time in the military. Works Cited George, Linda and Charles. The Tuskegee Airmen. Canada: Children's Press, 2001. Brooks, Philip.
...ithin the white communities. This is important because it shows that it is possible for whites and blacks to work together for a single cause. It leaves hope that maybe one day, all traces of racism can disappear and leave behind a united society in which everyone can work together for the good of the country.
The Tampa Museum of Art was not always the same museum that we see today. It went through multiple stages throughout the years. The works vary, creating a large spectrum from the old to the new. The social angles change with the exhibits in the museum, combining to create the diversity we see today. Visiting this museum in person helped me to appreciate it even more than I would have thought possible. Observing and analyzing the other visitors helped me to understand the museum’s impact on the community more than I would have been able to just by reading about it. This museum is much different from others than I have visited.
The Freedom Riders had many goals to accomplish, did many dangerous things, and still had successful long-term effects on society and people, despite the problems and cruel actions that they received. They did not accomplish every goal they set, but they did successfully accomplish some. They had many cruel, tortuous things happen to them, but still never lost hope. And lastly, the effects they had changed many people’s opinions on racism in a positive way. They had changed history forever by all their courageous acts. So, not only did they help themselves and the people around them, but they helped the world become a better place.
represented a turning point in black American history. It, presented an opportunity to improve race relations at home despite the fighting abroad. How could you be racist against people whom are fighting to stabilize your freedom and the freedom of others was the mentality in the minds of black soldiers.
This paper will discuss the Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle). It was designed by James Renwick, Jr. and was completed in 1855 (“Smithsonian Institution”). It was the first of the Smithsonian Institution’s buildings. In the early days it housed exhibitions, offices, a library and the living quarters of the secretary of the Smithsonian Institute (National Park Service). In 1865 a fire destroyed major section of the building. It took until 1969 to restore the building and repair the damage of the fire (“Smithsonian Institution”). Over the years the National Mall expanded around this building and more Smithsonian buildings were constructed leading to the major exhibits being moved to these locations. Nowadays it mainly houses the information center and administrative offices (“Smithsonian Institution”).
One pleasant afternoon, my classmates and I decided to visit the Houston Museum of Fine Arts to begin on our museum assignment in world literature class. According to Houston Museum of Fine Art’s staff, MFAH considers as one of the largest museums in the nation and it contains many variety forms of art with more than several thousand years of unique history. Also, I have never been in a museum in a very long time especially as big as MFAH, and my experience about the museum was unique and pleasant. Although I have observed many great types and forms of art in the museum, there were few that interested me the most.
The Rotunda’s dome is 58 feet high with a skylight 20 feet across on top, which has been restored recently into a bright colored stained glass design. The museum had its first grand opening on November 6, 1913 and was called “The Los Angeles County Museum of History, Science, and Art. It was formally opened to the public. The museum was joined by other major cultural facilities in the park; the Memorial Coliseum, Sports Arena, Swimming Stadium, California Science Center, California African American Museum and the largest Municipal-Owned Rose Garden in the nation, with a beautiful water fountain in the center. As I walk into the museum onto the first level, there are many different halls surrounding.
A museum gives us insight on the culture from an out standing point of view, and the things we are shown are supposed to be looked at from the outside. The people who decided what things to exhibit did not belong to that community saw it, and decided what they considered is different to what we are used to, and what we would be interested in learning from that. The display of things in a Museum are things that we look at as something that is outside from normal. In contrast to the movie or movies, where scenes substantially show how the person felt and dealt with situations and tools from their own perspective, with their own knowledge and experience and through different means such as real images, sounds, language and others produces a different knowledge on the racial discourse. When looking at exhibitions in museums the other culture is unknown, and almost uncomfortable to us, but in movies we can be standing in their
When first arriving at the museum it was an old styled, rustic, building that was not very modern, which I think fits into the theme of the museum. The outside of the building had history, similar to how the inside of museum is filled with a history. There was also an impressive statue of former president Theodore Roosevelt. I thought it was an interesting display, but Theodore Roosevelt was an advocate for the preservation of national parks and the conservation of animals, moreover, I thought it was a great tribute to him. I think the outside of the museum shows how rich the history of the world is and there is so much to learn. The past has been polished for the people of the present to understand and admire. Overall, I felt every exhibit was easy to understand and not intimidating; subsequently, it was easy for children and adults to look at.