Conductors Diary Entries

Many people today are struggling to achieve goals for more peaceful society. There was a man named Frederick Douglass had a goal which fought for the rights of African American, in which they should be able to have equality in his story titled, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” Another man named Abraham Lincoln had a similar goal where African Americans should be free, but not equal as his kind of people in his speech, “Second Inaugural Speech.” These speeches were created during the time of Reconstruction, African Americans were able to achieve more political rights and freedom, around three million slaves were freed. The nation achieved both Douglass and Lincoln’s goals in some way and aspect, in which African Americans were able to receive more rights over years of struggling.

A lot of acts happened during the civil rights movements. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the main host of most of the acts that happened during this time. He dedicated a decade of his life to see if he could pursuit racial equality and social justice. He fought for what he believe in and that’s what I think most of us individuals need to do for change to

On June 12, 1863 Sojourner Truth spoke at a Sabbath School in Michigan. The entire audience gave Truth their entire attention, despite the fact that she was once a slave who was thought of as barely a human. “Does not God love colored children as well as white children? And did not the same Savior die to save the one as well as the other? If so, white children must know that if they go to Heaven, they must go there without their prejudice against color, for in Heaven black and white are one in the love of Jesus” (Butler). This speech was easily one of Sojourner Truth’s most famous concerning the topic of the abolition of slavery. Every member of the crowd was truly touched, and had a hard time not wanting to help with the cause.

Throughout the duration of our country, leaders in America have worked for progress, peace, unity and have fought against injustice, especially regarding race. Two figures who were known for their persistence regarding freedom and equal rights were Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Both lived through the Civil War and fought against slavery in their own individual way. They both strived for equality and set goals for an undivided country that would allow each citizen to share in the freedom in which America was built on. As our nation progressed and grew, some of the ambitions of Lincoln and Douglass were fulfilled but others are still being worked towards today.

Not only did Susan B. Anthony influence other women with her speech, but she also fought for the abolition of slavery by actively supporting the anti-slavery movement. Even when she was young, her parents always supported abolition. She grew up surrounded by people working to end slavery in the U.S. She learned from her parents and eventually went on to follow in their footsteps (Weisberg “Power”). Her childhood made a huge impact on her actions as an adult.

Back in the US when slaves were being used and sold, freedom for black men, women and children seemed impossible. From where they were found from, most were captured and sent from Africa against their own will, while others were born into the life of enslavement. Any owners who had promised freedom to their slaves was just a lie. This left them with only a choice to either stay to die of slavery or try to escape for a better life. Canada was surely the place they should resign to for free life, and the only way to reach there was the Underground Railroad.This was not as simple as it may sound, because fear was one main obstacle that stood in their way. With the chance of being spotted when escaping, the price could mean their life. And who

I have a dream that one day everyone will understand what Martin Luther King Jr said in his infamous speech on August 28, 1963, and recognize the power and beauty in his words. In the “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King, Jr. persuades the citizens of the United States that they should no longer accept segregation, and all men should be created equal, as our Constitution states. In this fight though, we can not use violence, but use the power of words, and not stop until every human being is free. This speech was given in a time where black people were made to think that they were equal with white people, when in actuality, they were “separate but equal” which is not the same thing. This is when called segregation flourished and eventually, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had enough of this injustice and he spoke out to the citizens of the United States and the world to fight for freedom. This speech used all of the rhetorical devices: ethos, logos, and pathos, and it used such powerful, discrete language that not only persuaded the reader, but entertained them, drawing in his audience after every word. Its rhythm made it stay with people, haunting them. He truly made it clear of the awful ways the African American people were being treated, connecting to them, making them feel something, making the reader want to listen to him and follow King with every step he took.

They can now vote, work for money, keep the money, even go to school and even become president. She fought for their freedom, even when the slaves doubted

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” (Page Number:263, paragraph 20). This quote was from MLK Jr's I Have A Dream speech. At the time african americans were still not free so african americans started a movement for their freedom. The way they got their freedom was from changing the world with their movements and MLK Jr’s speech which inspired the world to let african americans have rights. In MLK Jr’s speech he had to get the audience on his side so he used rhetoric to provoke, calm, and inspire his audience to get what he wanted.

Likewise, Dr. King stood in a place of great significance. Here, in front of the statue of President Lincoln, is where he will present his infamous “I Have a Dream” speech and it is evident of the great significance it represents. It was in 1863 that President Lincoln fought to abolish slavery and by coincidence, one hundred years later, Dr. King will be addressing more than 200,000 demonstrators fighting the same fight. On this day Dr. King will articulately responds to Governor Wallace’s speech that had taken place seven months prior. As the prominent Dr. King put it, “Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God’s children” (archives.gov). In other words, Dr. King is stating, that equality and fair justice should not be based on, ethnicity, color, or status, but in essence we are all created equal and ought to live harmoniously.

It was a breezy moon lit night along the sea shore of Eastern Maryland where the whispers of Moses floated around in the wind. The ice cold December night, the day I started planning my plan to help the slaves run away. First, I needed to make connections, then bindle my stuff up on a stick then lastly, I would help my friends, family, and, other slaves that wanted freedom get to Canada. On a quiet clear Sunday night, I got my things together and silently have the slaves come to me. I signaled them by hooting like an owl four times to tell them it was time to go. So far we were all doing good the first couple of days no trouble everyone was strong, willing, a little bit scared but otherwise, excited to escape their masters until around the

Started, a voice to gain rights and freedom for African Americans. Still to this day, decades later people are fighting for what Martin Luther King began. Martin was an advocate for African Americans when at the time they had no voice. He fought for equality which started with the civil war and the fight to end slavery. The rights African Americans have today began with the voice of Martin Luther King. He insinuated the message in all of his speeches how important the rights were and his hopes and dreams for the future, "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight; "and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together." Martin Luther dreamed big, hoping for equality to be granted to African Americans as they were to slaves. While Martin Luther King did not live to see the day his dreams slowly happen, beliefs for equality was started with the civil war and Abraham using his voice and powers and Martin Luther King helped keep Abrahams voice and hope for equality

Martin Luther king Jr. was a man of very powerful and influential words. He used this gifts to inspire and provoke, not just African Americans, but people from all over the U.S. In the speech, “I Have a Dream” Dr. King stated, “I have a dream that one day,

After reading 4 historical speeches, I choose Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's “I Have A Dream” as the most compelling to me. The speech was very memorable, it made me want to read it again and again, over and over to continue to analyze more of what was going on in this time. In this speech, I found that the central idea was to (in words) rebel against society and its segregation and inequality of black people all over the country. “Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation

August 28th, 1963, 250,000 marchers stood in front of the Washington Monument to hear a message. A message from the leader of the civil rights leader whom many of the marchers have come to respect and follow. Marchers from all different backgrounds all supporting the civil rights and jobs for the African American community. Martin Luther King Jr. took the podium in front of these marchers and spoke a message that would inspire not just those present, but all of America to have a dream just like his. A dream in a country that has been stacking the cards against them for a couple hundred years. King took the podium and spoke of his dream, “… a dream that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”” (King npg.). King’s speech resonated with thousands of African Americans and inspired them to dream his dream and start a movement that would lead them their civil rights.