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at Boston University. On the 15 January 1929 Martin Luther King Jr was born in Atlanta Georgia. He entered Morehouse College at the age of fifteen and graduated in 1948. In 1954 he accepted a job at the Dexter Avenue Baptist church in Montgomery Alabama, during his sermons he would often encourage his congregation to get involved in community and social matters, speaking about the importance in voting. In 1955 Martin Luther King Jr returned to Atlanta Georgia taking his place at the pulpit…

in many different ways, just like the Civil Rights movement. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote a powerful letter during his time in Birmingham Jail, and feminists can learn a lot from what he had to say. The most important thing Martin Luther King, Jr. would tell feminists is to not fear being called extreme, so long as they are positive and loving in their endeavors. In Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr. discusses how he was surprised he was called an extremist, and that he did…

A Dream that changed a Nation Early scholar to civil rights movement activist Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader of the times, a men amongst men. However, a young boy went from being an early aged college student to social activist; from name changes, attending college, multiple arrest, public speaking, and assassination. He was monumental in the desegregation of the United States. And throughout his lifetime he was able to greatly impact our nation and the way we looked at diversity forever.…

In the same way, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech on August 28, 1963. In his speech, he essentially spoke of the inequality between whites and African Americans. The rhetorical strategies used by Dr. King in his “I Have a Dream” speech effectively inspired people,triggered their emotions, and changed society as a whole. The rhetorical strategies used by MLK in his “I Have a Dream” speech effectively inspired his audience. Specifically, Martin Luther King Jr. was able to successfully…

held one in bondage. Although, freedom according to the Merriam Webster’s dictionary gives a concise definition which states: “Liberation from slavery or restraint or from the other power of another: independence. Nevertheless, Martin Luther king Jr. is a well-known activist who fought for the freedom for African Americans. Also know for the March and his I have a dream speech. He wrote a letter while being kept in the Birmingham jail giving his rebuttal to the 8 clergy man who fail to address…

Christian leaders, such as Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and Pope Francis. As a young citizen, I promote Peace by learning about people and their cultures, non-violently protests about racism, and negotiation. Throughout history Christian and non-Christian leaders have encouraged non-violence. Jesus said “ Turn the other cheek.” Gandhi created marches in India to nonviolently protest against the British. Martin Luther King Jr. Said “ Nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon…

retaliated. On the day of her court hearing, the boycott of public buses by blacks began and lasted 381 days. The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Montgomery to integrate its bus system, and one of the leaders of the boycott was a young Martin Luther King Jr (Montegomery Bus Boycott, 2015). While having this role, he formed a protest strategy that involved the mobilization of black churches and skillful appeals for white support (Carson, 2000). After the United States Supreme Court outlawed Alabama…

Well known American Baptist minister and activist, Martin Luther King Jr., optimizes the call to action for his fellow community to resist the unjust laws of the time in his speech, I’ve Been to the Mountain Top. When this speech was delivered, the act of discrimination was worsening, calling for a reform by the colored community. At that point many small victories had been made but Martin Luther King was not satisfied. In this speech, Martin Luther King emphasizes the issue of injustice and the…

continue that counts.” (Brainyquote.com) Through their many losses, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malala all showed great courage by going on with their goal to make the world a better place. All of these people are activists, fighting for change in the world. Nelson Mandela led a lifelong crusade to end the unfair system of apartheid in South Africa, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights, as well as to end discrimination against African-American people, and…

one like Martin Luther King Jr.. King was a African American pastor at Dexter Avenue Church. Although, King always knew he wanted to end the segregation and the discrimination that was going on at the time between whites and blacks. He had a numerous amount of inspiring things to say about his race and he told them. King was a nonviolent leader that has impacted the U.S history in various ways by his inspirational marches, writing, and speeches. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15,…