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Personal Narrative: Martin Luther King Jr.

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My life is a perfect example of fighting for what you believe in. Born as Michael Luther King Jr. in January 15, 1968, I lived in a time in history where racism and discrimination was at its uncontrollable peak. It was a difficult time for the colored population of America, which included me who lived in Atlanta, Georgia at the time. I’m well known as a civil rights activist; however, I was also a Baptist minister and a family man. My spouse, Coretta Scott King and I raised four children; Yolanda, Martin Luther King III, Dexter, and Bernice King, all of whom later went on to follow in my footsteps and became civil rights activists. I spent my whole life attempting to change a society in which racism and discrimination were encouraged, however, thanks to my hard work and dedication; the views of people have evolved to a more accepting outlook.
Growing up in a society that doesn’t want you is definitely difficult, but undertaking the task of changing the views of this society presents its own challenges, you could say I bit off more …show more content…

The most memorable time in my life was the speech I gave in Washington D.C during the civil rights march that brought numerous people together to accept one idea. The year was 1963 when I delivered my famous “I have a Dream” speech to over 250 000 civil rights supporters at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. This single speech was the climax of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, as well as my life’s dream as a civil rights activist who ventured to create an equality-driven world for everyone. “Your speech ‘I have a Dream’ was a defining moment of the American Civil Rights Movement,” the interviewer continued, “what made this speech so invigorating?”
“The reason that my speech has such an impact is because of the emphasis on harmony between the intellectual and emotional components of my speech” I responded

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