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    March of Dreams He led a protest of inspiration, faith, and one dream. Martin Luther King Jr had one goal that was racial equality and the end of discrimination. He professed with absolute determination and led his people to protest with peace and not violence. Martin Luther King Jr led a great and memorable march of peace and his “I have a dream” speech left people inspired and determined to keep fighting. He fought for his family, kids and every ethnic group of the future. Looking back today

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    Martin Luther King Junior was the most prominent spokesperson during the civil rights movement during the 50’s and 60’s. He was known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and kindness. His most famous speech, “I Have a Dream” has affected thousands throughout the years and is one of the most beautifully written speeches I’ve ever heard. He talks about how his speech will be the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of America. Martin Luther King Junior wanted everyone to know

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    Have you ever had a dream to become a leader and change society? A man in Memphis, Tennessee named Martin Luther king Jr., which had a dream to end African American segregation and racism. Martin was known as an excellent leader for his amazing speech “I have a dream” that shocked the world. Now what made him an excellent leader? An excellent leader is someone that can step up to something and solve problems. But you can look at people and decide if they are a good leader or not, by the qualities

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    citizens with fists or attack by police dogs, and denied equal rights. African Americans felt that things had to change and that they deserve all rights as an American. The religious beliefs that was foundation of the Civil Rights Movement differ. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. religion was Christianity, and felt that all Americans should be integrated and get along despite the brutality of some white supremacists. But Malcolm X’s religion was Muslim and more militant. His belief in Black Nationalism was that

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    is the faith that I go back to the south to,” (martin Luther King JR. Some people should respect colored people a lot more, just because they have colored skin doesn’t mean they should get treated differently. Treat people the way you want to be treated. If you have nothing nice to say then don’t say it at all. All he wanted was colored people to be treated the same as white people. If you could go back and see how African Americans were treated you would want to change stuff. I don’t see why African

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    name, Martin Luther King Jr., they often associate this well-known man to his well-known “I Had A Dream” speech. Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of the African-American civil rights movement. While to many he is most known as just a ‘dreamer’, in Gospel of Freedom, Jonathan Rieder enlightens all on how Martin Luther King Jr. was much more than his “I Had A Dream” speech. It is a surprising thing that nowadays, when being taught throughout primary and secondary school, Dr. Martin Luther King

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    though there were many people involved Martin Luther King,Jr was one of the most famous that was trying to help. Martin Luther King, Jr was born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta(King 19). He died April 4, 1967(King 19). He got assassinated by a sniper when he was talking on his balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis(King 21). Martin spoke up blacks and tried to make people understand that blacks and whites are equal. One of the things he did was his “I have a dream” speech. In the year 1955 was when he

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    Martin Luther King Jr's I Have a Dream speech was a monumental moment in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s, and is also identified as a key factor of American history. Martin Luther King Jr was able to captivate the attention and support of not only blacks, but also white liberals, by demonstrating the power of his rhetoric. King today is remembered as the most recognizable individual in American history, known for his use of strong language and his ability to influence a nation throughout

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    Martin Luther King Jr.

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    Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist, who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. IN THESE GROUPS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNERS FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO DIED IN 1968 FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO WENT TO PRISON FAMOUS CAPRICORNS Show All Groups 1 of 19 « » QUOTES “But we come here tonight to be saved from that patience that makes us patient with anything less than freedom and justice.” —Martin Luther King Jr.

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    “The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist in the 1960’s. He led the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and is best known for his “I Have a Dream” speech which was credited for stopping most discrimination and segregation to African Americans. The “I have a Dream” speech is a great demonstration of peaceful protests and has affected America significantly. Martin Luther King Jr. has changed many lives- including mine. He has impacted me

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