Analysis: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Desegregation is something that many different people over many years had to fight long and hard for, and Martin Luther King Jr. was one of them. King, the author of “Letters from Birmingham Jail”, was an ordained Baptist minister with a Ph.D. in theology from Boston University. He was an activist for racial equality and led many protest for desegregation. in the mid 1950’s and in the 1960’s. The letter, was composed while he and hundreds of other demonstrators were imprisoned for protesting against the treatment of African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama. It was written in response to eight of his fellow clergyman who questioned King’s methods of protesting while at the same time supporting the final outcome. Throughout the letter, King brings light to many serious ethical problems in America. One in particular, is a major cause of the Civil Rights Movement and is still present in part today: racial intolerance. Martin Luther King Jr. uses several literary elements such as different forms of persuasion, tone and extrinsic proofs to accurately handle the ethical problem of intolerance that African Americans were forced to face on a daily basis.

People do not acknowledge the struggles that African Americans had to endure for them to be treated equally, the way a true American is supposed to be treated. One of the ways they were not treated equally was by not being able to participate in sports with whites. From the beginning of our nation, colored people were highly disrespected and treated as if they were some type of animals, which have no say in what happens to them. They were not given any opportunities and were treated harshly because their skin color was different. Whites were able to practically do anything they wanted, unlike blacks, who were racially discriminated or beaten for no apparent reason. African Americans were among the worst treated races in the US; however,

This quote means to me that Martin Luther King Jr. longs for a day when the “black” community won’t automatically be considered a bad person because of their skin color but for when his race will be judged upon their character. He wants his community to be judged by how they act or how kind or considerate they are. The quote to me is really sad because America as a whole was at an all time low when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his speech because they claimed that everyone was free but then started segregating the “black” community. The quote should bring reevaluation to people’s lives who are againsting “black” people being equal in the community. Martin Luther King Jr. hopes that his kids will grow up being judged by the way they behave and

As most people know the second week of February is black history month. Where we talk about the importance of people who had made a difference for our future and past events of African Americans. My selection was Martin Luther King Jr. My reason on my selection was he was the most important voice of the American civil rights movement. He fought for our equal rights. I don't believe things would have been they way they are now if it wasn't for him. He was a leader of nonviolent protests.

I’m sure everyone has heard about civil discourse and petitioning at least once in their lives. These topics go way back in time and still are present today. The Declaration of Independence gives us our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness but sometimes they are restricted. When things get to the point where we have to fight to receive the rights as should be promised it can make a great impact.

Dr. Martin Luther King is one of America’s most renowned figures because of the prominent role he played in the civil rights movement. Both Martin Luther King and Malcolm X played a pivotal role in fighting for equality, hence stand out as prominent personalities in the civil rights movement. However, although their goal was the same, their positions reflect significant differences, especially regarding the role of violence in the fight for equality. This paper analyses King’s arguments in favor of nonviolence and negotiation, and contrasts this with the position adopted by Malcolm X. By analyzing the ideologies of these civil rights activists, the paper shows how each personality played a vital role in fashioning the civil rights movement.

Was Martin Luther King,Jr. an important role in the Civil Rights Movement? Without him, maybe the Civil Rights Movement would have never taken off at the rate it did, or maybe it would have just stopped completely. He may have been inspired by Rosa Parks, but he inspired many more to fight for equality. He was, without a doubt, the real leader of the Civil Rights Movement.

This chapter was the one that I enjoyed reading the most. This chapter was interesting to me because while reading the other chapters I kept relating Gerhardt’s ideas to what is happening now in the United States with police and African Americans. Reading this chapter and seeing that she talks a lot about how Martin Luther King Jr. perceived that it is the church who will win over these injustices in a nonviolent way was refreshing to see.

The author, states that Martin Luther King Jr. summer 1963 delivered the closing remark at the March on Washington.Also, the article points out that the number of black adults in local, state, federal prisons. It's unbelievable that so many people were in the prisons back in the day.

I have concluded that the quote directly relates to my project because I was the change that I wished to happen. I decided to stand up and drive the change by starting basic and, consequently, making a larger change. A person in history that I can relate to this quote is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I understand that this quote relates to him because he is a powerful example of change. Nearly all people know that he basically started the path to getting rid of segregation and racial discrimination. As numerous quantities of the population know, only one individual stood up to announce a speech and it became a famous speech that a large population of people has at least heard of. Another connection that I can form to this quote, is a fiction book that I read. White Bone, a novel by Ridley Pearson, is the name of the book that I am reading. I feel that this creates a connection because, in the book, the main characters were on a mission to investigate about a switched vaccine in Kenya, but on their way, they met poachers. They stood up and were the change that they wished to be, by stopping the

“If we are to have peace on earth, our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective,” said Martin Luther King Jr. No other race of people on earth have been persecuted and oppressed more than the Jews. This persistent reality of their history is a sharp reminder that history does repeat itself and it’s not always beneficial.

When injustice threatens the livelihood of which American values should stand, people have rightfully grown to fight for equal rights that should have already been bestowed upon them. Over the past few years, there has been a rise in the mention and attention towards peaceful protesting regarding human liberties. Matters involving the pursuit and acceptance of identity and necessity of rights is beginning to prevail as the new norm. People who live in a free society are obligated to speak their minds and to spread justified, true beliefs; a free society is based upon the proof of equality that people of all kinds are structured upon. Within a free society, peaceful resistance and protests positively impact the people, communities, and future

As described in the book, “communication is the process of conveying information and meaning” (Lussier & Achua, 2007). My leader Martin Luther King Jr. was the most conspicuous and eloquent leader of the African American civil rights movement. He inspired the African Americans to fight their way through white oppression using non-violent way to arms. He is well known for his ‘I have a dream’ speech that he made in august 1963, during the civil rights march on Washington. Martin Luther leadership was deeply anchored in speeches. He was a transformational leader based on the steps and decisions he took to see his visions through. He clearly communicated a concrete and powerful vision, he had a dream which he clearly articulated to his followers, giving them clear call to action and inspiring them to share his vision and to show support. This is what people like; they want to follow a leader who has clear direction of where he is going or where he is taking his followers. This made him popular. People need a leader who cares about their values, wants, hopes, and aspirations. His ‘I have a dream’ speech brought awareness and humanity to the American people about civil rights.

A Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a dream…" are the famous words stated by Martin Luther King

The five-foot seven-inch tall King was a ladies' man and loved to dance. He was an indifferent student who completed Morehouse with a grade point average of 2.48 on a