Some Are Still Living from 1956 by TomDart
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This is from an historical/cultural spot recognizing the 12 kids who were the first to integrate the then "all white" schools in 1956.
I posted a different view some months ago.
It was not easy times. Agitators from out of town came in to assure integration did not happen. A few locals were fueled on and some riots happened. A white minister who said "there is no color line at the cross" was beaten. He kept his faith and continued for right. The agitators failed.
These forms represent the 12 kids of that time, under Federal law and pushing of the local judge to keep the law and get it done as it should be.
Some of these who were then teenaged kids are now passed but others live on and have their lives and memories. The flag likely was not there then. The view is toward the small town where it all happened..as did the futures of these kids.
I know this is not a spectacular image but the visit to the historical center moved me greatly. This is very close to the part of town said nowadays to be quite rough after the sun sets. The area is old, homes are simple yet are home to some wonderful people whom I have met.
The story is here:
http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/imagegallery.php?EntryID=C111
Comments (18)
StarChildSong
Brilliant photo. Very powerful imagery. I love it!! (^_^)
MrsLubner
emotional capture. excellently done.
amota99517
I really like this shot! Whoever did these sculpters did a magnificent work and your capture of that moment in time makes these sculpters more memorable.
jocko500
yes I saw this on the history channal. I like this pov of it and your words too. these chirdren was scared as they was force to go to a diff school
ledwolorz
Fantastic work.
wonderworld
Spectacular image!!!!! Don't quite understand some peoples thinking.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating! Thankyou for sharing you visit!
flavia49
I like your Historical photos so much!!
mark.spooner
Very nice work.
babuci
Powerful image Tom, very nicely executed.
magnus073
In my view it is spectacular for all of the right reasons, well done
francinechristophe
Very interesting story ! I remember that well although living in Europe. Of course... BW
avalonfaayre
The black and white creates an impact. A frighteningly accurate portrayal of an embarassing point in time.
nikolais
fabulious choice of pov and light. most interesting event
timtripp
nicely shot!
Chipka
This is a stark and moving image! The POV is particularly provocative as it places the viewer right in the middle of the procession. Although they are statues merely representing the students, there's no denying the chilled sense of raw dread these kids must have felt! As a photographer you've placed anyone who views this RIGHT in the middle of this event. Again, you've captured time, distilled it into is most potent essence, and delivered it smack dab into the laps of suspecting and unsuspecting viewers. This in and of itself is quite brilliant, and it's a stunning reminder of how things once were, and how they should never be, and I cannot help but think of how things are still the same for too many other "minority" groups in the USA, especially in regards to equal rights issues currently surrounding members of the LGBT community. I think that with more images like this, presented with such subtle, but undeniable power, can truly change things. The information contained within this single image is stunning. Almost overwhelming, and it's quite a comfort for me to see that someone else out there has actually DONE something to mark an event that is truly important but largely ignored. Fantastic work, worthy of enormous respect and far more widespread attention!
vlaaitje
how cool this is, I read some info in the forum and thought I will check your gallery. Very impressive image
FCLittle
I like this one very much....