Download The Children`s March May 2, 1963

The Children’s March
May 2, 1963
By Connor T.
Before
Before the events of the march the child marchers’ lives were horrible because of
segregation, which is when blacks had to deal with things like bombings and being
called, “Nigger.”
The Plan
The kids met at the 16th street baptist church, and decided to march on May 2, 1963.
The day was called D-day. Shelly Playboy, a local DJ, energized the kids to march.
The March
On D-day, nearly 1,000 (973) kids marched.
The March (continued)
Police brought out fire hoses that could shatter brick from 1,000 feet away. The
police used billy clubs and beat the kids!
After the March
All of the kids that participated in the march were sent to jail! Some kids stayed there
for three weeks! For entertainment, the boys sang a song, then the girls sang a song
to answer them.
Repercussions
The Kids
Here is some interesting information about the kids.
Capturing the Event and the Monument
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“Children's Crusade of 1963.” YouTube, YouTube, 23 Feb. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yl_o_TtadA. Accessed 16 Feb. 2017.
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