Every year in January near my home the Oak Grove A.M.E. Church hosts an MLK Jr. walk in remembrance of Dr. King marching through this are to end segregation and help African-American's receive voting rights. He slumbered at the church and it means a lot to me to show respect for him doing what he did. When doing things for others you feel a strong inspiration inside of yourself at least I do. I love the fact of making a difference for anyone it doesn't matter the cause because everyone feels strongly about something so why not support them. I have been attending this walk for Dr. MLK Jr. since I first moved here to Mississippi. Not knowing really how important this walk was back in '05 but now I understand how important it is and I try to get each and every soul I know to attend. Showing dedication to someone has done everything for not only African-American's but …show more content…
King is an honor in my eyes. He sacrificed so much for my race and gave us advantages that we thought we would never be able to partake in. This walk has helped me see what is important in the African-American culture. I have accomplished something that no one even knows I have accomplished. I have accomplished the fact of being a firm believer for my culture. It may not be much but it means something to me. In this day in age, other races always stick together, but, in the African-American culture we have those who do not believe in helping out their own and I want to make sure I let my cultures voice be heard. If I had to walk by myself for Dr. King I would. I can never understand how the African-American culture can bypass any opportunity for our culture to be unheard and let things remain as they are. This is not what Dr. King and others marched for. We have to make sure we keep the legacy alive. And I want to make sure for my own perseverance that I keep it alive. He endured too much for us to not show gratitude to a man of such
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. knew this. He reinforced his ethos by participating in the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with other civil rights leaders. They strategically stood a few steps away from one of our most famous and respected President. A President who shared a similar goal with them to end segregation. In addition, President Lincoln and MLK had a few similarities. They both were influential leaders who drew large crowds, rallied support and their speeches are the most well-known in history. MLK was wise to participate in a rally held at this location and it just reinforced his
Did you know that Martin Luther King JR was shot and killed in a hotel in Memphis? Martin Luther King is one of the best motivators of his time, with words like, don’t judge someone by the color of their skin, but by the actions that they choose to make. MLK (Martin Luther King JR) was a shooting star, that actually makes dreams come true, you only see that once in a lifetime. First, MLK was one of those people who knew education like it was the back of their hand. Also, if it wasn’t for his speeches we would be right where we were before he made his speeches, race against race. In the end, he had the confidence to lead him into these speeches and no one could take that, sure he was a “Negro” that does not meant that he doesn’t have the charisma, the education, as a “White person.” MLK made a difference, so can you. Those are some reasons why MLK was and will forever be, one of the best inspirers, he shows differences, he is smart, he is charismatic, he simply is a, owl, a cat hunting, a dolphin having its jumps in life, he was the dream maker, a huge impact on racism, he wanted to make sure that the people, you and me, would be together, knowing that someone in life had sacrificed so much to get you where you are today.
Mrs. King and dozens of national figures lead a peaceful memorial march through downtown in tribute to Dr.King in remembrance of what he has down and also in support of the strike
The Battle of Gettysburg was the largest battle fought in the Civil War. The plan was for Robert E. Lee to attempt another invasion of the North. He hoped to captured another northern city which could help persuade the North to seek peace. On the 3rd day of the battle, Robert E. Lee commands an attack on the center of the Union. George Pickett leads 15,000 Confederate soldiers in a charge across the ground which separated the two.As a result, half were kiolled by cannon fire or bullets from the Union troops. The Union took the victory home. The Gettysburg Address which was delivered by Abraham Lincoln followed.
The Gettysburg Address was a speech composed and addressed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, at the time of the political fight in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. At that time, Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States. He was also the President who led America through the Civil War. During the Civil War, at Gettysburg, some soldiers died protecting the nation. This was mentioned in Lincoln’s speech, which was meant to be dedicated to the soldiers who died defending their people. He spoke of how a piece of land on Earth should be dedicated in their memory in order to show respect for dead soldiers. The Gettysburg Address was an effective way of President Abraham Lincoln communicating with the people of the United States at a time
In all honesty, I can’t even imagine to measure up to the status MLK made for himself. ON the other hand, it’s the very fact that I try to be a better person that I was yesterday that I feel as if I was able to emulate what it might feel like to be MLK. My one moment of this was when I first joined my school’s key club my sophomore year. I initially wasn’t very fond of community service as I would rather just stay home and play on my phone. It started with a few service project from painting the school to making dog toys out of yarn. My passion for this club grew stronger where it got to the point I was annoying my friends to join Key Club. After some time it made me realize an important fact. Not everything I do has to have self-benefit. I needed to realize that there are some aspects of life that are bigger than myself, whether they have a direct impact on me or not. My actions are able to affect anyone and everyone, from a close relative to a stranger from another country. I believe that it was this moment that I felt I was able to represent MLK’s
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired myself along with many other nationalities all over the world in so many ways. He was a very courageous and intelligent man who fought so hard for the blacks or African-Americans like myself to have equal rights like the whites or Caucasian people. Just as other civil rights leaders such as Rosa Parks, Dr. King felt that it just wasn’t fair that the black people was segregated from the white people. Black people couldn’t use the same water fountains, bathrooms, eat at the same diner with the white people, etc. He felt like we all was equal as one and should be entitled to
Martin Luther King Jr is very much acknowledged in my hometown smithville, TX. There is a whole part and street dedicated to admire everything he has done. There are family descendants of him there also to proudly carry on his name and legacy. He made a big change in the world till this day. Racism isnt completely over between the blacks and whites but theres still a big difference.
It doesn’t affect me but, it helps me understand that equality is very important and nobody should be discriminated by race. Martin Luther King, Jr., who emerged as the boycott movement’s most effective leader, gained unique conciliatory and oratorical skills. King remained the major spokesperson for black aspirations. He protested many events and the most famous one was the “I have a dream” speech he spoke on behave of the black community. Four freshmen at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College began a wave of student sit-ins designed to end segregation at southern lunch counters. These protests spread rapidly throughout the South. The African-American freedom struggle nevertheless left a permanent mark on American society. There have been plenty of events and leaders that helped the black community gain the rights they
At the time when our country was divided and the Civil War was ongoing, a President delivered one of the most influential speeches of all time; The Gettysburg Address. On November 19, 1863, four months after the Battle at Gettysburg former President Abraham Lincoln addressed the weary soldiers, the deceased soldiers’ family members, and many other citizens that traveled far and wide to attend the dedication ceremony. The dedication was for the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, in the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over 20,000 people were in attendance, they witnessed first had a powerful and heartfelt speech. Furthermore, it became one of the greatest masterpieces of all time. With 227 words Lincoln planted the seed in the hearts and minds of the people in attendance, with the notion of reforming the nation by discussing the Declaration of Independence, slavery, honoring the dead, dedication to the cause, and new birth of freedom. (LaFantasie 74)
Martin Luther King Jr. is the peaceful template that every protestor should follow. Dr. King has personally inspired me to stand up for my beliefs, no matter the threats or disadvantages. The picture that speaks to me is Dr. King photographed in prison after a peaceful protest. Seeing this civil rights hero in jail truly awakened me. The photo tells me that in order to enjoy the justified freedom, you must suffer the ramification first. Martin Luther King also encouraged people not to quit, even when all hope is lost. Instead, continue fighting with the power of knowledge and strength instead of ferocity. By obeying the law, Dr. King changed equality and the perception of the African American race forever. His protests were proof that you do not need violence and hate in order to have your voice listened
Dr. King has such conviction for what he believes it is right, that it is hard for others not to follow him. Rosa Parks also believed in what Dr. King did. Her protest was simple and quiet, which led to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. not so quiet, but just as peaceful as Ms Parks’, protests. Dr. Kings’ protests consisted of sit-ins. A sit-in is a quiet protest where African Americans sit at a booth, table, counter, etc. where a sign says “No Coloreds Served Here” they did not get served what they ordered, but would stay there all day.
I grew up in the south during the height of the civil rights movement. When my siblings and I were old enough to understand segregation and racism, my parents took us to many a rally at church and to quite a few marches and protests. It was instilled in me at an early age to fight for the privileges and rights given to us by the Constitution of the United States. I was disappointed that so many people were at the church for a cookout but only a few were interested in going to the rally. Mind you the trip was completely free, yet only a remnant of the group participated. This lack of demonstrated concern for issues facing our brothers and sisters in Christ, I
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” The Gettysburg Address, by Abraham Lincoln explains that “all men are created equal,” thus they should have the freedom to pursue education, emancipation, and equal rights. Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington, who was a freed slave, despite the odds founded the Tuskegee Institute. The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas written by Fredrick Douglas is the story of his life as a slave, his courage and his escape. Their lives and stories inspired other African Americans to seek a better life. Booker and Fredrick were both authors, orators, freed slaves, and both men valued education. In addition, both men wanted personal freedom and the freedom of others. “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom,” stated George Washington Carver. Viewing education as the “key to unlock the golden door of freedom” they inspired others to seek education,
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