March 4, 2010 will be a day the City of Houston will remember for many years to come. A celebration of 13 human superheros. These 13 pioneers never wanted to cause trouble or make history just wanted their rights as citizens.
The proudest moment of their life was such a powerful moment then as it is now. "After 50 years I remembered it as it was yesterday," said Otis King. Nothing could stand in the way of the accomplishments that were achieved, as the song says Aint gonna let nobody turn me around.
Small in numbers but big in heart and a vow to non-violence is the most interesting motive that kept the Fierce 13 moving forward and my reason for lookin up to them.
As a TSU college student, to partake in a historical event led by alumni of TEXAS SOUTHERN is a great honor...
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
50 Years Later!! We Appreciate You!
On March 4, 1960 a group of courage students march to a local supermarket and held a sit-in for their rights. After 50 years, the aftermath of this historic climax in Houston is still going unappreciated and unacknowledged. The hard work of these former Texas Southern students are far from useless for the TSU School of Communications.
Professor Serbino Walker leads an outstanding group of future reporters, anchormen, anchorwomen, bloggers, etc on a conquest to show their appreciation for the legacy that was left for them. As Professor Walker leads by example she has placed an article in the Houston Chronicle titled How TSU students changed history that has left some uneasy and other antonished.
The Fierce 13 as I would call them, embarked on a rigorous journey to stand up for what they believe in at that moment not knowing it would turn into this phenomenal historical event. Some would call it an act of defiance to lawmakers but to me they did A Service with Purpose.
On Thurday March 4, 2010; We celebrate the 50th anniversary of A Service with Purpose. As a student of the Texas Southern School of Communications, I'd personally like to say I APPRECIATED the Fierce 13 for if it wasn't for you loyalty to the African American community of Greater Third Ward Houston there would be no justice for my generation. Once again I APPRECIATE YOU ALL!!!
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