Joseph Smith, Jr.

When studying American literature, one characteristic commonly examined is the method in which literature reflects the social contingencies of that time period. However, in American history, it is also important to examine literature written by oppressed and often underrepresented groups. The impact of a Native American oral tradition and African American vernacular culture in literature brings awareness to the social injustices and indignities they experienced (Virgil). Pieces such as, “A…

When most people hear the name Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. they quickly refer to his “I have a Dream” speech during the march to Washington D.C., his involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, or the Nobel Peace Prize he earned in 1964. While his legacy is secure in the minds of all Americans, people often fail to realize that Dr. King was a visionary an ethical leader, who led our nation through the Civil Right Movement. I will start by explaining how Dr. King used the visionary leader traits…

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal" is the beginning of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution which was quoted by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his “I Have a Dream” speech. He towered over two hundred and fifty thousand people of all ages, genders, and races at the nation’s capital on August 28th, 1963. After frequent protests and sit-ins, King finally had the opportunity to notify the nation of the inhumane and unjust treatment of its citizens.…

Being happy is the definition of the good life for me. Personally, if you are happy then you are doing what you want to be doing. There are many factors that can lead to being happy. Some of my factors are being free, healthy, and successful. I honestly believe that being free can be interpreted in many ways. But for me, being free is a key to having a good life. If you are trapped in jail or even in someones property, is that a good life? It is not. Having freedom is one factor that everyone…

movement of the 1950s and 1960s, right before Jim Crow was ended altogether. Although King was born in Georgia, some of his stories originated in Alabama, where he relocated to minister and live with his wife Corretta Scott King. Since Martin Luther King Jr lived in Alabama and had family in Georgia, he recalls events from both locations that pushed him to promote his teachings of peace and nonviolence. King knew that Jim Crow was the root of the violence in both areas and his only stance, was…

connect with people personally and get more followers in this cause. King also set great goals. A great example of this is when King tried to eliminate segregated in a very racist city, Birmingham Alabama. All of these factors made Martin Luther King Jr. an important leader in attempting to solve racial injustice in the United…

In her opinion article “50 years later MLK’s work is not done” Donna Brazile, a CNN Political commentator, and Democratic strategist, uses Martin Luther King Jr. day to express where she feels we as a country are still unequal and the areas that we need to push in order to reach this equality. The purpose of her piece on the surface is exposed and motive us as a nation to change voting laws so that more individual are able to vote. Underlying though her purpose is to smear republicans and sway…

Antichrist-Trump Profile Matches 1.) The Antichrist is extremely prideful, so is Trump 2.) The Antichrist is extremely boastful. So is Trump 3.) The Antichrist is full of deceit and lies. So is Trump. 4.) The Antichrist is full of flattery. So is Trump. 5.) The Antichrist is a schemer, plotter, secret deal maker. So is Trump. 6.) The Antichrist is slanderous. So is Trump. (Psalm 50:20) 7.) The Antichrist is hateful. So is Trump. 8.) The Antichrist puts on a false show of religion. So does Trump…

On May 4, 1961, a group of six whites and seven African Americans departed from Washington D.C. to begin their fight for Civil Rights. Their goal was to end segregation in bus terminals and in all transportation stations. These people were called the Freedom Riders. They fought to prove that “separate but equal” was not truly equal. They wanted to end the Jim Crow laws, and this was just one of the many ways they fought. In 1986, the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case enacted the “separate…

For decades, media has had a great impact on shaping our society and continuously changing our lives as new advancements are made each year. It has given us a shortcut for multiple tasks, making our everyday life easier. The invention of the television caused a shift in the U.S due to the new way information was displayed and has helped us become aware of the world around us. Although there may be mixed opinions on the media 's influence, it has had an immeasurable impact on past events for…