Civil Rights Movement: Pursuing The Value Of Education

The determination of the activists of the civil rights movement has always been a source of inspiration for my personal life too. Balancing my studies with work was at times challenging, particularly during my time of illness. However, during this period, I have developed a high degree of self-reflectiveness and a strong perseverance in pursuing my goals. More than ever, I came to understand the value of a high quality education. Ideally, this education should be more than a mere inculcation of numbers and facts; it should also encourage critical thinking. Despite the increasing efforts to make education at schools as efficient as possible, I firmly believe that a good historical education – one that reflects the experiences of all people