Guts, Glory, Greatness: Inspiring Stories

Dr. Martin Luther King was a great leader, a person with no fear of the outcome. He became an effective leader of the civil rights because of his desire and willpower. He instilled trust and confidence in people. He was an effective communicator by helping others understand what he was trying to achieve. He was trustworthy and able to communicate a vision. He sought responsibilities and took responsibilities for his actions. He guided the people who followed him to new heights, and when things went wrong, Dr. King didn't blame others, instead he took the

Feeling the blast of a hose, watching dogs bite people, and routinely receiving insults all happen during the civil rights movement of 1960s. The film Glory Road shows the story of Texas Western University’s journey to the NCAA Championship with a lineup of five African Americans during the civil rights controversy of the 1960s. The championship lineup includes Harry Flournoy, a colored player from Gary Indiana who helps lead the team to a national title. During this controversy colored people choose between the ideas of Malcolm X and self defense and pride in yourself or Martin Luther King Jr and. civil disobedience to earn civil rights While Martin Luther King in “Letter to Birmingham City Jail” provides a good idea of using civil disobedience to earn civil rights, Malcolm X in “On African Self-Hatred” reflects the actions Harry Flournoy from Glory Road throughout the whole film.

Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as one of the greatest leaders of modern humanity. Perhaps the most astonishing aspect of his leadership was his ability to adapt to whatever leadership style was necessary for any specific scenario. He could be a transformational leader if people needed to be mobilized, a servant leader when followers needed to be led by example, or a charismatic leader when he gave any one of his plethora of monumental speeches. Not only could MLK perform in each of these leadership roles, but he excelled at them. Dr. King was one of the greatest, most versatile leaders ever. We will discuss why in the following paragraphs.

MLK is described as a man who was generally quiet and listened attentively as others talked. Ling (2002) states, “King had a remarkable ability to get people who would otherwise be constantly feuding to work together”. The key to a successful leader is bringing people together. King was able to bring people together and work together for an achievable goal. He could quiet crowds and calm them down to be more peaceful. He spoke on nonviolence as the better resolution. According to Ling (2002), “For King, leadership meant standing up for what he believed in and being a drum major for justice”. A leader is also one who can relate to people. King was able to relate to the people who spoke to therefore African Americans were more likely to listen and follow what King had to say. King was a leader because he challenged the status quo. He had the courage to stand up for what he believed, the rights of all people to fair and equal treatment.

Martin Luther King Jr dedicated his life fighting to end discrimination against African-American men, women, and children. Martin did not believe in violence at all and would use kindness and love as opposed to violence and hate, this would help set the tone of his iconic movement to end racism. Martin was able to prove that a world without violence can be successful. He would be able to establish equal voting rights between the black and white people, and establish that all nations must treat all people equal no matter their skin color.

Martin had incredible leadership skills, not only did he lead the civil rights movement, but he also founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Under the direction of King, the SCLC coordinated non-violent protests among black in the service of civil rights reform. The protests and marches for the right to vote, desegregation, and labor rights led to the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Dr. King’s excellent leadership skills and effective strategies were essential to the advancement of the conditions of African-Americans in the United States of America. Civil Rights leader, Malcolm X, favored a more direct approach to improve the conditions for blacks.

As you know, Martin Luther King Jr. played a major role in the fight for civil rights for blacks. He led protests and gave speeches that inspired the nation. While MLK was a strong supporter, there were many other people comparable to him. Ralph Abernathy was MLK’s closest associate and accompanied him in the protests. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the front of the bus for a white woman, which led to bus boycotts. Malcolm X was a human rights activist and started the “Black Power” philosophy. Ruby Bridges was the first black child to attend an all white elementary school. These people were all working to promote racial equality. They received

During his lifetime, Martin Luther king dared to not only dream about a better future but also fight for it. He was not afraid from having confrontations in order to promise a change. We can see his decisiveness when his arguments for stopping discrimination against black were not enough to change the situation. He decided to make a direct action in order to make society confront the issue.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s impact on the civil rights movement was nothing short of monumental. To say anything less may be considered sacrilege in the history of the United States. King’s liberal and Christian upbringing, comfortable and educated childhood, and his theological education all played a large part in his contributions to civil rights in America.

King was such a gifted student that he skipped grades nine and 12 before enrolling in 1944 at Morehouse College. Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist and the leader of the Civil Rights movement. He used non violent ways to end segregation, he made a huge impact on race relations in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr’s involvement in ending segregation was such a great contribution to this era. But because of his non-violent protests and help from others he made it possible to end segregation.

was an idealistic leader for our country. Martin stood up for what he believed in, “his dream”, which was his thoughts of having all men equal, no matter their race. Dr. King always has been an individual who had believed that his dream of equality was realistic and would be achieved even though he lived in a time where equality was not accepted. Dr. King had a non-violent approach on political activism which made him such an inspiration to most people in the world (Toren, 2014). Martin was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement, in which he strongly believed in, but most bystanders did not support him. His “dream” caused multiple disputes which soon caused him to lose his

“If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” Martin Luther King Jr. always motivated his fellow companions by his strong speeches. King was born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929 and was valedictorian and student body president for his class. He was a baptist minister and civil rights activist during the mid-1950s, until he died in 1968 by being assassinated. King was a significant figure because of how he decided to take action against racism. He shows all the qualities of being a SOAR leader because he would seek solutions to society’s problems,

Martin Luther King believed in reaching African-American equality in the most peaceful way possible. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that” was once said by king in one of his many speeches. King’s inspiration for his non-violent activism was because of Mahatma Ghandi’s successful teachings. King traveled to India, which deepened his understanding in peaceful activism. Martin Luther King’s speeches were truly inspirational to his listeners. Spreading the word about peace being the only way to win equality was his way of teaching. Successfully, King’s wise words did free the slaves and change African-American history forever.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership of the modern American Civil Rights Movement, from December, 1955 till to April 4, 1968, African Americans accomplished more genuine progress toward racial equality in America than the previous 350 years had produced. Dr. King is broadly regarded as America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history. Drawing inspiration from both his Christian faith and the peaceful teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Dr. King led a "nonviolent movement" in the late 1950’s and ‘60s to accomplish legal equality for African-Americans in the United States. While others were supporting for liberty by “any means necessary,” including violence, but Martin used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience to achieve seemingly-impossible goals. He went to lead similar campaigns against poverty and international conflict, always preserving loyalty to his principles that men and women everywhere, regardless of color or creed, are equal members of the human family

From his first leadership role in the Montgomery bus Boycott of 1955 until his death that tragic death that followed 13 years later, King displayed a heroic leadership, signs of a courageous personality, and a passion for equality, for men and women of all colors. With his contribution to fighting for civil rights, he hope to one day see African Americans and Caucasians living in harmony as one unit, instead of being divided by hate. Martin Luther King Jr., has shaped the lives of many. Men and women of different races are able to live life freely without fear. We are able to be have interracial marriages, enjoy the company of other races I the work places, schools, and in public transportation. Even though, racial stigmas still occur we have come farther as a nation to make things better. King started this movement, and we have only just