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    Martin Luther King Jr. gave arguably one of his most influential speeches on 3 April, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. This would be the last speech he would give to the American people before he was killed shortly after. The speech addresses the unfair treatment of African Americans and how they should respond to it. He talks about how he wants people to peacefully join together in full force in order to fight for equal rights. King talks about all of the successes the Civil Rights Movement has had so

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    An anonymous caller informed Sheriff Will Knight that rum runners were delivering liquor to the Chelsea Inn that evening. The caller urged him to come as a fast as possible and bring plenty of armed deputies. Knight quickly formed a posse and sped off towards the roadhouse. They arrived expecting to find trucks with liquor and rowdy partiers, but instead they found the popular gathering place completely dark. Knight ordered his deputies to surround the building and cover the exits. He drew his revolver

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    Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most iconic and well know activist to have ever lived. He was well known as a leader and voice to many people during the Civil Rights movement. One of the most important events in American history fell on the summer day of August 28, 1963. People gathered to watch one of the most important and inspired speeches in history. The day was filled with protest for The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. One speech from that day still rings in many American minds

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    On April 3rd, 1968 in Memphis,Tennessee at the Mason Temple many protesters came together to hear Martin Luther King Jr’s speech. His purpose was to get his point across, blacks should have their freedom like any other white man or woman. Martin Luther King Jr. went on to say how happy he is to be living in this time period, able to see the period of life unfold. His purpose was to raise awareness that, something is happening in the world,things are going to start changing. Martin Luther King Jr’s

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    Chavez’s Push For Nonviolence “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” Dr. Marin Luther King Jr.. In Dr. King’s life, he fought endlessly for what he believed in. He challenged his followers to do the same when they were faced with an injustice too. During Cesar Chavez’s article, he follows the same mindset and beliefs as MLK, and shares the differences between violence and nonviolence. In an excerpt from “He Showed Us The Way,” Cesar Chavez fights for the promotion of nonviolence

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    On April 16, 1963, King wrote his “Letter From Birmingham Jail” which not only became the most important document in the civil war era, but it also focused on how the colored were having a difficult time trying to end injustice and have the freedom of equality. August 28, 1983, the day Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his I Have A Dream speech, a date in which the hope of all African Americans rose, and the eyes of many opened

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    and used it to shoot King. “He told me to buy the rifle and rent a room at the memphis flophouse” Ray said. Ray claimed that Raoul took the rifle from Ray and then Raoul or someone with his assistance committed the crime. However his alibi isn’t air tight since many people saw Ray flee from the crime scene after the gun was fired. His fingerprints were also found on the rifle in the room Ray was renting at the Memphis flop house. It has been confirmed that Ray participated in the killing but he

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    around the world. Stax Museum, located in Memphis, TN, started off as a small community based music outlet where race and religion were insignificant. This made Stax even more majestic. It ultimately led to the success of the business. Stax Records contributed positively

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    King's View Of Dignity

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    Throughout the course of history, it is arguable there is nothing more indicative of civilization’s makeup, both intellectually and tangibly, than the role of labor and its perceived value. From the time of Aristotle to Martin Luther King Jr., great minds have theorized on the significance and implications of this idea in relation to the individual and the state. For this, the concept of dignity is essential to understand, as it provides a basis for how people and the work they do is judged by society

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    “Grizzly Bear Lodge Mini Case” Located outside of the beautiful Yellowstone Park is the Grizzly Bear Lodge. Owned by Diane and Rudy Conrad, Grizzly Bear Lodge has 15 rooms that can accommodate up 40 guests with some rooms specially setup for families. It is a seasonal company, which operates from April to November and the busy tourist season starting in May and ending in September. An opportunity has surfaced which will allow Diane and Rudy the ability to expand by purchasing the property next door

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