The Hiidden 2

Dear diary,
Things are just getting worse. To be honest, I'm surprised we've made it this far. I'm constantly on guard. I feel like someone is going jump out of nowhere and wisk us all away. The Government has somehow convinced the country that African Americans are the reason for the United States troubles. Apparently, we slowed down the economy because we were unfit to hold a position of power. Which lead my people to hold all the lower class jobs. This created a lack a job openings for "deserving" people. Isn't that just about the stupidest thing you've ever heard? I can't believe they had the never to even think of such idiotic ideas. Amyway, I've got to go. We have to leave if we plan to Mage it to Orgon by tomorrow. Ttfn.

The Hidden

Dear Diary,

Today is The day. Today is the day that could very well make or break my family. Today, we are going into hiding. You see, racism in this country never really completely died. No, we were just good at pretending it did. Being Afican American can prove to be... difficultat times. Don't get me wrong. I take pride in being Black. I wouldn't change my race even if I had a choice. It's just that other people automatically assume things about me. That's basically the whole reason African Americans are going into hiding all over America.

It all started when the government said that Blacks are the main cause of violence in our country. Thus, they must be "delt with accordingly". We can't go into stores without being searched for weapons. Schools are still integrated, but white parents choose to send their kids where there are less (preferably none) of  my kind. We can't even go to the movies because they claim we are disrupting the publics peace. Once the African American resistance was formed, the government went into action. Apparently, Blacks standing up for their rights is illegal and punishable by death or life in prison.

So now you can see why we are going into hiding. If I'm being honest, I am really scared. It's not like I can hide my skin and waltz out of the country. My dad says that we have to leave at night. We have to move swiftly and quietly, taking only things that we absolutely need. He has a friend that can help get us to Orgon. When we get there, the plan is to lay low until we can make it to Canada. I hope we don't have to split up because there is a high chance that we will never see each other again. Oh well, all I can do is pray. Until next time.

The Holocaust

The Holocaust was the mass murdering and tortureing of Jews. During the Holocaust, Jews were taken from their homes and relocated to concentration camps. Those who were lucky enough to escape the police were force to go into hiding. Many Jews didn't survive the concentration camps. Children, women, and the elderly were often killed as soon as they arrived. Because the Nazzi's wanted a "strong and durable" work force, healthy looking people were usually kept around.

The holocaust was widely talked about in my middle school. I personally think it's because as an African American school, the realise the importance of learning and remembering past mistakes and lost lives. We read a book called Hana's Suitcase. It was a bout a little Jewish girl who's life was taken from her due to the Holocaust. We also watched a lot of videos from survivors.

Although the Holocaust is was grotesque and inhuman event, there was still good that came out of it. For instance, not every Jew died. I wish to learn the percentage of Jews that survived concentration camps. Also, a few Jews never entered a concentration camp. They have the kindness of other people to thank for that. That's why it would be nice to know the names of people who helped hide Jews.