What stands out to me is that Ms. Hamer is only trying to better herself. By attempting to register to vote and become a first-class citizen , it does not affect anyone but herself and people were still so mean and evil. Life for Black Americans in Jim Crow south was rough and ultimately unfair. Despite how cooperative they were, Black Americans were still wrongfully accused and treated with no respect and had very minimal freedom. Even though Ms. Hamer went through many struggles, that did not stop her and that is amazing. Despite all of her struggles and her sad time in jail as she describes in this speech, she went on to to do many amazing things and helped so many people. Wether that be the "Pig Farm" or the fact she got others to request to register to vote. Her impact on freedom for Black Americans will always be remembered

Long voices his thoughts as to let the children go to school to learn despite if the parents can afford it or not. This would give each child a fair chance to make something in their life despite their social status.

Again, everyone deserves the right to a good life despite the kind of life and/or social status they come from. Just because someone wasn't born into wealth as others were does not mean that they don't deserve the chance to life, liberty and happiness.

"Ever Man a King" is a great saying as it shows that they want equal for all and it would be ideal to share what wealth that others have. No one America, then and now, should ever go hungry or not have a roof over their head. Again, every man is equal.

Long states that if people are created "equal" then despite their social status, everyone should get a fair chance. People with no money should get the same chance as people coming from wealth. As the Declaration of Independence states that all are equal.

Why is it fair that some people, usually those of poverty, are not given the same opportunities as those persons who come from wealth. This is still very relevant today as some people work for their accomplishments and others are just given their success. How is this fair? Is it just how the cards are dealt.

Long is stating that though the government that America has is great, the government is forgetting what they are preaching for and their goals. They are forgetting the main purposes as to why this government exists and Long wishes to open their eyes to that.

This is a great statement as a life without rights is no life at all. Without a political right, there is no change for these men and these men can not help others to create a better life.

W.E.B. DuBois definitely has a different take than Washington on this topic. Washington gives off a "go with the flow" mindset and states that the African American race should get along with the White men. DuBois, looks at it as almost as an insult and they are coming to THEIR land and taking THEIR resources.

I comprehended this as no matter where you are, do your best and make the best of every situation, making friends with everyone who surrounded you, despite their race. Back then, opportunities were scarce for people of color so making the most of what you had made a difference.

To me this is a very powerful quote. Washington is stating that we all must begin this life at the bottom and with hard work and dedication, we will get to the top. If everyone started at the top, than our successes would not be as rewarded. The second line really speaks to me in a sense that through life we will experience hardships and problems, but we can not let these "ups and downs" get in the way of the endless opportunities to be successful.