Civil Rights Observation Report

Opposeors to Martin Luther King's non-violent forms of protest felt that the Civil Rights Movement was dominated by white people too much and that black people should be more in control over the protests that affect them the most. Whites were heavily involved in the Civil Rights Movement on all levels, from senior positions involving planning the strategy and policies of the movement, to white liberals joining the protests and demonstrations. Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam felt that white people were not to be trusted and therefore white people would only harm the struggle for improvement of life for black people. Malcolm X openly criticised the 1963 Civil Rights march on Washington, where Martin Luther King delivered his famous "I have a dream…" speech to over two hundred thousand people. Malcolm X said that the march had been taken over by white liberals: "as they [white liberals] took it over it lost its militancy. It ceased to be angry, it ceased to be hot, it ceased to be uncompromising…it became a picnic, a circus". (11) Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam felt that a more uncompromising solidly black force could achieve far more than the more liberal people of the Civil Rights Movement. This offered an

The marchers gathered at the Washington Monument before dawn as planned on August 28, 1963. At 11:30, 100,000 to 200,000 of them began marching towards the Lincoln Memorial singing “We Shall Overcome” (“The March on Washington” 12). At the memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered multiple speeches along with other African Americans about segregation and discrimination issues. During one of his speeches, King Jr. declared that “we will not hate you, but we cannot obey your unjust laws. Do to us what you will and we will still love you…But we will soon wear you down by our capacity to suffer. And in winning our freedom, we will so appeal to your heart and conscience, that we will win you in the process” (“Negro Protest Movement” 507). This statement by King Jr. describes his plans of further nonviolent protesting against “unjust laws” to convince others of the civil rights movement’s cause. He furthers this statement and elaborates his ideas in his infamous speech, “I Have a Dream.”

Lewis and so many other great people and leaders. They were able to partake in and experience so much history at one time. The march was put together, because it was intended to fight for the rights of African-Americans for jobs and freedom. It was also organized by religious groups and civil groups; the march was intended to shed light on the challenges that black citizens were facing 100 years after the emancipation proclamation from President Lincoln. During the march, which was led by the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., ended at the Lincoln Memorial, where Dr. King gave his famous “I Have a Dream” Speech. Mr. Lewis was experiencing history, something no one could ever take away from him no matter how many times he was beaten or take to

Martin Luther King Jr. changed the Civil Rights movement with the sound of his voice. Martin Luther King was the most powerful activist for equal rights because of his peaceful marches, and speeches. The March on Washington and the I Have a Dream speech were the most important events he participated in. The “I Have a Dream” speech took place in August, 1963, in Washington D.C. The speech was monumental for the Civil Rights Movement, as it was broadcasted nationwide. The speech consisted of how African Americans have been discriminated against as time progress since the Gettysburg Address one hundred years before. Dr. King then went on to explain some of the problems African Americans still face today. As the speech went on he gradually raised

Johnson signs the civil rights act of 1964, among the other guest, which was Martin Luther King Jr. To conclude with the act, it ended unequal application of voter registration and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by people that served the public, for example such as theaters, park and other public

The Civil Rights Act of 1957 was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in the fall of 1957 and it allowed federal prosecution of anyone that tried to prevent citizens from voting. Even though the Civil Rights Act of 1957 was passed it wasn’t until after a Baptist minister and civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr., delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. that yet another Civil Rights Act was passed. Regardless of all the hatred and racism in the world, King still managed to keep his posture and speak out loud enough that everyone attending could hear even with him knowing in the back of his mind that he could’ve been assassinated at any time. King’s purpose behind his speech was that he wanted to ultimately end racial discrimination and segregation, but he also fought for African Americans to have civil rights. In 1964, the year immediately following his speech his wishes were granted as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was put into place. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a bill that was passed that banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin according to www.history.com. Despite all Americans having the

On August 28th, 1963, over 250,000 people joined Dr. King march at the Lincoln Memorial to hear his speech, “I Have a Dream” Powerful words being heard and documented as a historical event for civil rights. He introduces his speech as the greatest demonstration for freedom in all the United States of America. Dr. King opens with, “The negro still is not free, one-hundred years later the life of the negro is still badly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimation.” Dr. King followed the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Believing that non-violent protesting was the ultimate weapon against racism.

The March on Washington is said to be the highlight of the civil rights movement.  The march was not planned by one group, many civil rights activist groups gathered to plan this march.  The agreed to all meet at the Washington Monument and march to the Lincoln Memorial.  Almost 250,000 people showed up for the march, and this was the same day Dr. King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech.  Also  on this day John Lewis challenged President Kennedy, but not in protest or violence,  according to the document he said  "We will not stop. If we do not get meaningful legislation out of this Congress, the time will come when we will not confine our marching to Washington…. But we will march with the spirit of love and with the spirit of dignity that

On August 28, 1963, over 200,000 people gathered in Washington DC to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march is also known as the March on Washington or the Great March on Washington. The march was organized by a number of civil rights and religious groups. The reason why the march was organized was to shed light on the political and social challenges African Americans faced across America.

The March on Washington was for Jobs and Freedom. It  took place in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963. There was about 250,000 people total  in attendance. The March on Washington was the largest demonstration ever seen in the nation's capital. It was also the first to have a lot  of live television coverage. Dr.King uses the bible to connect the audience by saying, "The glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.” This shows his very strong belief in that all people will stand together and unite one day. Dr.King uses many compariosons throughout his speech and he refers a hypothetical "check" in which the American people should cash. Dr.King is referring to the Emancipation Proclamation as a "check" in which was written to Americans that should be "cashed".

The march on Washington in August, 1963 was lead by Martin Luther King Jr. Around 250,000 people joined this march and gathered around the Lincoln Memorial. This march was planned to raise awareness about continuing difficulties that African Americans faced everyday even a century after they were emancipated. This protest is where King made is very important and iconic I Have A Dream speech.

The March on Washington is were Dr. Martin Luther King gave his I have a dream speech. The March on Washington advocated for jobs and freedoms for African American people (Black History Timeline). This event gather a large number of people and civil rights

On August 28, 1963 more than 250,000 civil-rights supporters attended the March on Washington. Addressing the protesters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Profoundly, he proclaimed for a free nation of equality where all race would join together in the effort to achieve common ground. King stated his yearning for all colors to unite and be judged by character, not by race. African Americans would not be satisfied until their desire for freedom from persecution, bitterness, and hatred prevailed. Not only were the points in his speech powerful, but also the delivery he gave was so persuading and real

and his supporters were making plans for a massive demonstration on the nation's capital composed of multiple organizations, all asking for peaceful change. On August 28, 1963, the historic March on Washington drew more than 200,000 people in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial. It was here that King made his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, emphasizing his belief that someday all men could be brothers.

Another demonstration led by Martin Luther King was The March on Washington' which took place on 29' August 1963. Over 250,000 demonstrators attended The March on Washington, in attempt to gain civil rights for all. rights for all. During this demonstration, Martin Luther King made his famous "I have a dream" speech in which he expressed his