Discussion: Interpreting American past
Compare and contrast the first-person accounts to make a central argument about how Norfolkians experienced race relations during the Civil Rights Era (1950s-1960s, and in Carter-Mason's case, the 1940s). Instead of simply summarizing the accounts, make a central argument that articulates your assessment of these individuals' experiences of race relations. Look for particular themes or topics that the individuals address.
Your central argument should be the controlling idea around which you construct your entire paper. State your main argument in the introductory paragraph of your paper and then use evidence and examples from the first-person histories to illustrate your central point(s).