1963 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
I couldn’t play on the same playground as the white kids. I couldn’t go to their schools. I couldn’t drink from their water fountains. There were so many things I couldn’t do.
One warm spring night, my family went to church. We weren’t there to have regular services. We were there to hear Dr. King speak. We were there to plan.
He wanted to raise an army of peaceful protesters to fight for freedom. His brown eyes flashing fire and love, Dr. King told us the time had come to march.
Comprehension Questions
1. Who spoke at the church?
A. Dr. King
B. A peer
C. Protesters
2. Why did Dr. King say it was time to march?
A. To fight for freedom
B. For exercise
C. To get to the playground
A. To fight for freedom
B. For exercise
C. To get to the playground
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
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