The discussion of the Civil Rights movement is still relevant today as there is a range of issues and topics that can be applied to modern society. The organized effort to end racism and segregation in the United States stemmed from the devastating position in which African Americans were placed throughout U.S. history leading up to the middle of the twentieth century. To end violence and prejudice, communities mobilized and gave a start to an unprecedented movement for equality and opportunity that lasted two decades. The role of the youth in the Civil Rights Movement has often been overlooked, which will serve as the premise for the current discussion focusing on exploring Robert Moses’ sentiment that young people should be the agents of both social and political change. Youth played a central and critical role in the organization and engagement of the Civil Rights Movement, basing their activism on the examples and groundwork established by adults, but often acting collectively and establishing independent leadership in the numerous acts of defiance and protests in communities across the United States. Role of Children In the autobiography, Moody describes a childhood that many black children and families experienced in the early 20th century. Despite liberation, African Americans were still working for unfair wages on white plantations and living in poverty. From an early age, black children already experienced the horrors of prejudice, segregation, poverty, and racism through social interactions and viewing the struggles their parents faced (Moody, 1992). This is partially why children were voluntarily so active during the Civil Rights Movement, as the cause that they were fighting for was beyond the right to vote but greatly affected everyone. The symbol for this generation was Emmett Till, a young boy accused of flirting with a white woman, and after unfair prosecution, he was tortured and brutally murdered, with the criminals found not guilty by the jury even after open confession. This is inherently known as the catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, as Till and many other African American children were often utilized as a trigger point against the adults and activists. Later, children would go on to participate in protests and marches beside their families, particularly in the Children’s Crusade in the March on Birmingham organized by Dr. King himself. This was a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement that was planned and executed largely by young people, contributing to the historical significance and public attention towards creating social change (Visable Thought, 2017) Role of High Schoolers High schoolers, being slightly older, could begin to see the social implications and ramifications of such aspects as segregation and its impacts on social relations and economic divides. In the autobiography, Anne begins to hear about the NAACP and become aware of racial inequalities in everyday life. It frustrates her as she challenges the status quo and begins a conflict with her family, who seems to accept things the way they are, as long as there is stability (Moody, 1992). High school youth played an important part in many key roles during the Civil Rights Moveme