Civil Rights-Inspired Photograph & Blog Post

First week of sit-ins in North Carolina

This photo mimicked the strategies that were used for lunch counter sit-ins in 1960s. The participants were mainly students, and it was part of the principles to not to bear any arms or weapons. Despite the student’s non-aggressive attitudes, they were not served any foods or drinks  by the cafeteria or the lunch counter. To create a setting that represents the lunch counter, I had to place few empty cups and some bottle of drinks along with a plate to show how the table is supposed to serve refreshments and snacks. I asked my classmate to not to put any facial expressions on our face. Since this photo captures the early stages of sit-ins movement, there are no people attacking the students in the photo. This movement was a very first attempt to stand against the segregation in lunch counter with specific organisation in the history of the United States. It shows the people’s responses in the public to this action by eliminating the presence of other humans in the surroundings. Jessica helped me remember that our faces should not be tilted by facing straight in the air. Our posture was significant in defying against the social injustice that had been harming not only the rights of African-Americans but also their dignity.