Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower. I respectfully remind you sir, that we have been the most patient of all people. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years. The “treatment” that Robinson refers to is most likely the
Answer
A
president’s lack of involvement in the civil rights movement.
B
cruelty Black people experienced during the latest integration efforts.
C
recent rioting and police brutality in Black communities.
D
oppression and segregation imposed upon Black people.