The early ideals in activists of the movement set the social foundation for progression to occur. Author Brandon Lofton states the common activist ideology, “The Civil Rights Ideology is rooted in core beliefs about Black identity, freedom, and American society that continue to influence advocacy today” (Lofton 719). Briscoe lived her life in a determined effort towards achievement, and among achieving success, she used her power for the movement. Hattie, among other activist leaders became prominent in the south where much of the movement began. Michael Butler quoted a statement in his article about the movement in the south saying, ““many of the initial elements necessary to forge a determined civil rights movement first appeared in the Gulf South" “(Butler 7). The tension in the southern part of the country was higher, which resulted in more activism from the African-American community. Hattie Briscoe gave job inspiration to many African-American females of the south. She was a part of the movement that larger activists like Martin Luther King led. These progressive activists helped shape the past movement, into the progression for what the movement has become …show more content…
The social impact this movement had would forever progress to change American culture. Every human being is given life, and the ability to live it in the way they visualize it. Although racial differences still occur today; progression has occurred and changes have been made. Time always proves to show progression, and with that comes great responsibility. Sometimes this world has set-backs that incite a fear, doubt, and negativity in our beliefs. Yet, humans overcome and continue to show progression. The implication of the Civil Rights Movement was to change belief in the divided culture of the American people. While the years show progression, it is still evident the movement is far from over. With new organizations, such as Black Lives Matter arising, and a just elected controversial president; many consider our current state as a major setback. A mindset built around optimism is essential to unifying broken belief in our people, every human was given a right to live equally. Time will continue to prove change is possible, this movement is far from over, and progression is needed more than