Many people think research that civil disobedience and diversity affects African Americans and South Africans in the United States and including South Africa. Both African Americans and one South African were fighting against racism and seeking equality. The 3 purposes of Henry David Thoreau essay, “On Duty of Disobedience”, Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” and Nelson Mandela’s speech, “Statement from the Dock” aka. (also known as) “I’m Prepared to Die,” is to compare and contrast of how each of the fearless and confident Blacks face through civil disobedience and diversity. There are many reasons why I chose Henry David Thoreau essay, “On Duty of Disobedience,” based on civil disobedience, Martin Luther King
