to a head. African Americans were making bold steps

forward, becoming heard and becoming seen. Unfortunately,

many Whites resisted these steps forward, refused to hear

and recognize these "invisible men." People's ignorance

closed the doors of opportunity to many well-qualified and

deserving Black people. Even though many laws were passed,

the South was predominantly and publicly against integration

and the North was secretly racist and openly opposed. More

than laws had to change in American society. America's eyes

were soon wide open to the injustices that happened

everyday, all over the country. The social upheaval of the

1950s took place, not only on the streets, the court-rooms,

and in the home, but in the theater as well. While Civil

Rights were finally coming in to the public eye through the

new television media, play-writes pushed the issue further,

putting racial stereotypes and discrimination in the

The inspiration for plays such as Member of the

Wedding, Trouble in Mind, A Medal for Willie, and Raisin in

the Sun came from the everyday living conditions that

America had been turning a blind eye to. The publ

The KKK became very active, spreading violence and fear

fear, and complacency. Willie's mother breaks the mold in

that they DID have to deal with Civil Rights. That their

tidal waves of McCarthyistic censorship.

play we see how the cycle is perpetuated through ignorance,

with a medal of honor because Willie died in combat. In this

throughout Black communities. Burning crosses, marches,

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Approximate Word count = 1108
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)