“Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Freedom Movement” by Lillie Patterson describes Martin Luther King Jr.’s early life and accomplishments during the Freedom Movement. Throughout this book, Patterson displays King as a role model to young African Americans of his period. She tells of his peaceful tactics during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which encouraged young college students to practice the same strategies during their sit-ins. In addition to the boycott and Sit-ins, she describes Kings prominent “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Patterson continuously describes Kings peaceful philosophy throughout this biography.
Patterson’s key theme in this book is Kings peaceful …show more content…
His segregated youth sparked a desire in King that soon molded him into the notable young man whom African Americans would soon look towards for inspiration. To better his leadership qualities, King took a trip with his wife to Ghana to witness independence ceremonies, and to New Delhi, India to study the late Gandhi’s teachings. He used his new knowledge of patience in his attempts to integrate schools using peaceful procedures. Although the integration of schools did not occur overnight, gradually black students were allowed into white schools. By using these new peaceful policies, King inspired college students to develop sit-ins. These peaceful protests were performed by sitting in “white only” seating areas in dining facilities. This group of protesters were called the Temporary Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. King supported these students and even participated in an Atlanta sit-in. These sit-ins forced many stores to either change their policies or go out of business. Despite gaining some rights in businesses, African Americans still faced prejudices nearly everywhere they went. In an attempt to end segregation on bus rides travelling through states, the
Patterson’s key theme in this book is Kings peaceful …show more content…
His segregated youth sparked a desire in King that soon molded him into the notable young man whom African Americans would soon look towards for inspiration. To better his leadership qualities, King took a trip with his wife to Ghana to witness independence ceremonies, and to New Delhi, India to study the late Gandhi’s teachings. He used his new knowledge of patience in his attempts to integrate schools using peaceful procedures. Although the integration of schools did not occur overnight, gradually black students were allowed into white schools. By using these new peaceful policies, King inspired college students to develop sit-ins. These peaceful protests were performed by sitting in “white only” seating areas in dining facilities. This group of protesters were called the Temporary Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. King supported these students and even participated in an Atlanta sit-in. These sit-ins forced many stores to either change their policies or go out of business. Despite gaining some rights in businesses, African Americans still faced prejudices nearly everywhere they went. In an attempt to end segregation on bus rides travelling through states, the