In 1996, Rosa received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Also, in 1999, she received the Congressional Gold Medal. All people who speak out against injustices everywhere deserve a great place in history. In ending, I need to say, we have to warn the coming generations what a terrible thing racism can do to a healthy country. This occurrence in history has shown the American people what it really can do to great and envied countries.
Racism can change and greatly damage lives forever.
Karen Gochnauer is a student in Mrs. Chamberlin's 7th grade ACE Language Arts Class Bernard Campbell Junior High Lee's Summit, Missouri.