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__Post-Civil Rights Era by: Alex White __  After the civil rights movement, life for blacks living in the United States changed dramatically. Because of this, many opportunities were opened for others. There are many blacks that have made great success in their lives from the 70s through today. Many were very successful athletes. Jackie Robinson, with a batting average of .297, got four hits, three home-runs, and stole two bases on his first game he played. Edwin Moses, born in Ohio in 1955, is a track star, winning two Olympic gold metals with a world record time of 48.3 seconds. This has changed the culture not just in one or two states, but in all of the United States. A lot of musicians were also successful. BB King, born in 1925, in Mississippi, won 14 Grammy Awards in 2006. He also influenced a whole generation of young musicians including the Rolling Stones. Jimi Hendrix, born in Seattle in 1942, was known as the most influential rock guitarists of the 60ʼs. He was also put into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1992. Black culture changed in the 70ʼs changed by artists like these. Blues and rock n roll have changed the clothing style as well. **BB King ** The largest group of success came from authors. Earl Graves, born in Brooklyn, New York in 1935, created one of the most widely accepted magazines, Black Enterprise. Alice Walker, born in Georgia in 1944, won a Pulitzer Prize for her most popular novel, The Color Purple. Her writing mostly consisted of stories about slavery in the south. Many other people were successful who werenʼt even famous. Patricia Bath, born in 1942, Graduated from high school when she was 15 years old. Jesse Jackson, born in 1941 in South Carolina, made large crowds believe that they were somebody. He also spent his whole life fighting for recognition. I believe that the lifestyle and culture for blacks in America will dramatically change because in the future because of dedication and determination. And with determination, great things can happen in your life and the lives of others. I guess the point Iʼm trying to make is that if someone gives you an opportunity to do something great, take advantage of it.