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Most important person in history who made our society better

Most important person in history who made our society better By: Kevin The most important person in history who made our society better was Martin Luther King. Due to that there was segregation at that time, the laws weren’t fair. He probably did it because he felt empathy for all of the other black people, who couldn’t go to the same schools or drink from the same fountains as white people. Martin Luther King broke the law of segregation and racism. He helped a lot of other black people too, like Jackie Robinson, who was the only black person at the baseball team. He also helped many other people like Viola Desmond and Ruby Bridges, and other black people who were affected by prejudice and racism. Martin Luther King had enough courage and confidence to say “I have a dream.”, and that made segregation just disappear.  After Rosa Parks was arrested, Martin Luther King started a boycott to make the bus drivers not earn any money. Martin Luther King did that to show tha...

Did She Actually Just Say That?

Best Story in Apr, 2021 ;   By A.Z. I walked down the school hall, flanked by my two best friends, Annabelle and Camille, shoving whoever was in my way. Everyone cowered under my gaze. I stopped, looking down at a small girl blocking my way. I studied her carefully with a hard stare. Her fists were balled and she was looking down at her shoes. I scoffed and smirked.  Who does she think she is, standing in my way? She must be a transfer.             “Hey, who do you think you are? Get out of my way.” I said coldly, crossing my arms and glaring at her. Students stared. She lifted her head and met my eyes with her own fierce gaze, as if challenging me. Her action surprised me.  No one  has dared to oppose me before. My shock must’ve shown because instead of obeying me, she raised her fist. Before I could react, she landed a punch on my cheek, making me land on my knees. Annabelle and Camille scrambled to help me up, brushing my uniform...

Arachnophobia

Best Story in Mar, 2021 ; When everyone is young, they yield a certain fear that holds them back from doing things that others can do. Whether it’s acrophobia, aerophobia, claustrophobia, or any other kinds of possible phobias children could have, all of them have been faced with different levels of bravery and varying conclusions, both good and bad. All of us, as children, have faced challenges that involve fears that stirred from traumatic experiences, and I will share a personal experience I’ve encountered in the past that has awakened a fear that still lives inside me to this day.  The crisp autumn air had recently fallen upon the city, and a spell had bewitched the trees orange and yellow. A sound of crunching leaves could be heard about every corner of the little world that I lived in, and my mind swirled around the thoughts of activities and friends and everything a young child could ever think of during the fall season. I walked along yellowing fields of grass, enchanted by...

The Island

Best Story in Feb, 2021 ; The Island - By L. Q. Five dollars, they had said. Only five, for this magnificent patch of land in the middle of the ocean. We climbed ashore and gazed at the pearly white sand and the glittering shells that were scattered along the coast. The palm trees swayed back and forth, following the wind’s will as their ripe coconuts swung through the air. Mya, the last to get off the boat, hurried forward in amazement.  “Look over there!” she laughed, running towards some rocks. “It’s a cave!” Sure enough, in between 2 rocks stood a huge opening that led to a cave. Mya started lowering herself in, not minding the sharp rocks and edges. “I wouldn’t do that!” Dad warned, unpacking his bag and setting up his tent. “There could be all sorts of dangers lurking inside. You don’t want to get hurt before we even start camping.” “That’s right,” informed Mya’s older brother Jason who was setting down his many National Geographic books. “I once read a book about these...

Story Writing Competition

  Bright Youth Journey is hosting the Story Writing Competition. Every month we will pick the best story and share with you. It’s free, it’s fun, and the winner gets published on our BYJ website. Please submit your essay to the contact below!