The Targeted Exhibition
I decided to tour the Museum of Florida History (MFH) to complete this assignment. This museum presents powerful displays that explore the historical developments of Florida. The museum was presenting a special exhibition to its visitors. The title of the exhibition was “Civil Rights in the Sunshine State”. I was lucky to examine different videos, paintings, photographs, artifacts, and narratives. Such materials made it easier for me to understand the major developments that took place during the 1960s (“Civil Rights in the Sunshine State” par. 2).
The photographs identified the challenges encountered by many activists during the period. Some of the other items on display included Reverend Theodore Gibson’s Holy Bible. The curators displayed several videos of great Civil Rights Activists (CRAs) such as Patricia Stephens, Reverend Steele, and Martin Luther King Junior. The curators wanted to examine the history of the United States. The state of Florida “contributed a lot to the Civil Rights Movement (CRM) in the country” (“Civil Rights in the Sunshine State” par. 1). The above individuals fought tirelessly to support the rights of many American citizens. The curators wanted more people to embrace the best values. Such values have the potential to unite more people in society. The curators also wanted more visitors to develop the best behaviors.
Critique of the Exhibition
Saint Leo University promotes specific core values. For instance, members of the institution are required to respect others. Respect is a powerful value because it promotes the best behaviors in the university. The Floridian community is characterized by many races. This diversity explains why unity is a critical factor in promoting the best practices. The exhibition made it easier for me to understand the problems encountered by our forefathers (“Civil Rights in the Sunshine State” par. 4). This understanding encouraged more people to exchange their ideas. The members of the targeted community will eventually live harmoniously. They will also address most of the problems affecting them. This practice will prevent unrest, animosities, and wars.
The exhibition also supported most of Saint Leo University’s core values. To begin with, the learning institution encourages its people to exchange their ideas. The university encourages more people to live, learn, and work in harmony. The targeted exhibition appeared to promote similar values. For example, the issue of inequality and enmity characterized the state of Florida throughout the 1960s (Beall-Fofana 73). The curators of this exhibition focused on the dark history of Florida. The exhibition encouraged more people to remember the challenges and obstacles encountered by many African Americans. This kind of information makes it easier for more people to embrace the best values (Slatkin 84). This practice will foster new practices such as unity, interdependence, and belonging.
Personal Reflection
This exhibition has equipped me with new ideas that can make me a better person. I now understand why members of our society should live harmoniously. They should support one another and embrace the power of mutual respect. The important goal is to create socially-responsible communities. The hardships encountered by great heroes such as Martin Luther King encourages me to become a better person (“Civil Rights in the Sunshine State” par. 4). The exhibition will encourage more people to learn many things from our dark history. I am therefore encouraging more people to visit this museum. In conclusion, the exhibition will promote the best values in our community.
Works Cited
Beall-Fofana, Barbara. Understanding the Art Museum. New York, NY: Pearson, 2006. Print.
Civil Rights in the Sunshine State 2015. Web.
Slatkin, Wendy. Women Artists in History: From Antiquity to the Present. New York, NY: Pearson, 2000. Print.