Student Sit-In Movement Analysis

In this primary source Dr. Martin Luther King one of few who stood and defended the Student Sit-ins, addressed the student’s sit-in movement in front of the Members of the Fellowship of the Concerned of the Southern Regional Council. Dr. King makes many valid points on what the student movement of 1961 stands for and why he supports it. He also provides historical evidence on why the movement is meant for good and is nonviolent. Different methods are being provided to show the difference in the student movement and those of other oppressed individuals that fought against oppression. Also why Dr. King believes this movement is worth the fight. There are many key moments in history where there have been uproars, rioting, and boycotting many of these leading to violent acts. Many with little to anything to fall back on or an ultimate goal that could change the life of millions. When something is worth fighting for, the upmost respect can be provided without retaliating with external violence or even internal spiritual violence. In history there have been three ways of dealing with oppression, like the one being used in this primary source. (Pg.7-8 2nd primary source)
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Martin Luther King present is another example of why this movement is not immoral, the students involved in this the sit-in movement are basing this on the faith of the future, not just the future of African American but the future of those that feel that have something worth fighting for. Dr. King clearly states that this is a movement based on Hope. He is very reliable on presenting examples, with this he presents a theme song for this movement, “We shall overcome, deep in my heart, we shall overcome… We are not afraid, we are not afraid today, deep in my heart I do believe, we shall overcome.” The student involved in this movement truly have faith in this movement, they believe they can defeat segregation. (pg. 11 of 2nd primary