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Coretta Scott King was an activist who had a major impact on those around her. For Coretta’s funeral, her sister, Maya Angelou wrote Coretta’s eulogy. The eulogy first mentions Coretta’s passion as a peaceful activist who wanted to right the wrongs in the world. The eulogy progresses by explaining her background as an African- American woman who was born in a small town and loved everyone and everything no matter their difference in this world. Maya then describes her experiences of exchanging phone

Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream Speech” Martin Luther King, Jr: the name that will forever be known through out the generations. The man who changed history for the better. The man who led a march to demolish segregation, and changed thousands of African American lives. The man who gave a speech that was forever going to be remembered by thousands of people around the world. He was appreciated greatly that in honor for him and what he has done they created a holiday, which is known as Martin

Luther King, Jr. was born to Alberta and Martin Luther King. Alberta Williams King was born September 13, 1904 in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin Luther King, Sr. was born December 19, 1899 in Stockbridge, Georgia. Martin's dad was a pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. His mother was a school teacher. His siblings were Christine King Farris born September 11, 1927, and Alfred Daniel Williams King born July 30, 1930. Martin was the middle child. Martin Luther King Jr. was

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on and son to Martin Luther King and Alberta Williams. He was born in the city of Atlanta Georgia and grew up in poverty. King’s parents were great leading figures and taught their children to love God and show

A Brave Woman Around “10,000 people including four US presidents attended the six-hour funeral of civil rights” (Waldron, 2006, p.7): Coretta Scott King. “King was an outspoken opponent of injustices ranging from capitol punishments to apartheid in South Africa” (Goodman, 2008). She was a great supporter of everyone’s rights. King was a brave woman who went through lots of hard challenges in her life and somehow always found a way to get up and keep moving forward to continue her fight for justice

Community College The Fight She Fought Maya Angelou's speech (August 31, 2008) at Coretta Scott King's funeral was very successful. She drivingly outlined the issues that Coretta Scott King fought for throughout her life, Angelou did so in a way that allowed those listening to feel connected to King. Angelou makes it clear that King's life was one of great importance. She delivered the information in a relevant and important way. Her use of relevancy

Martin Luther King Jr was an inspirational man who helped save lives through his activism in the mid-1950s. He was passionate in his non-violent protests, which helped to raise awareness of racial inequalities in America. All of his passionate work led to significant political changes, such as ending segregation through his speeches. Without him, we would not have multiple races in the same places as whites. He inspired many people of color to stand up for what they thought was right without violence

“Hate is too great a burden to bear, it injures the hater more than it injures the hated.” Coretta Scott King was born in one of the most pivotal times in our nations history. Growing up in the rural, segregated state of Alabama in the middle of the Great Depression ensured in Scott a deep work ethic and a passion for racial equality. Going through college during the heart of the Civil Rights Movement allowed Coretta to find her place not only in activism, but the stance she took as a feminist

Martin Luther King Jr. “ If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” (King). Martin Luther King Jr. is a name many know. He was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up in a very religious family, with his father being a pastor, and all. He was galvanized by his father and became a Baptist minister and social minister after he attended Boston University at the age of 15. He, later

Martin luther king is most greatly known for his “I have a dream” speech but there is much more to Mr. Kings life than just that. King led many Civil rights movements since the mid 1950’s using his words and non-violent tactics such as boycotts, sit ins, and protest marches to fight segregation. Born in Atlanta Georgia In January of 1929 King lived with his parents Alberta Williams and Michael Luther, his two siblings, Christine and alfred, and his Grandparents, Jenny Parks and Adam Daniel Williams