If MLK Was Alive Today
As inauguration day approaches, many in our country fear what Trump’s Presidency will bring. Those who worry about their rights or citizenship being taken from them have organized protests across the country in hopes of changing some of Trump’s views on minorities, immigrants, and women. At an anti-Trump protest in Akron after the election, protester, Margaret Bradford, spoke to a Cleveland.com reporter. “I’m terrified for the LGBT community and for minorities and women,” she said. “This protest is to show that we are making a commitment to love and support one another and to stand in solidarity with those who fear for their future.” Her words echo those of another, more prominent figure in American history.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died almost forty-nine years ago. Had he lived, the soon to be 88 year old would probably be pleased with the progress our country has made. We should be proud of how far we’ve come, but the election of Donald Trump is a huge step back. Even without legal segregation, racism is prominent and race crimes have been on the rise since the election. Many illegal immigrants fear deportation and many women fear the consequences of Trump’s cabinet picks. There is no doubt that about half the country is …show more content…
As he did for the Civil Rights movement he would do for the millions who cried in fear on election night, or who didn’t vote. He would bring us together and he would lead us to a better future. King would promote education and be among the protesters. Sadly, though, Dr. King is no longer with us so we must be our own leaders. We have to fight for what we believe in and not just watch from the sidelines. We should listen to what he said about keeping peace and loving each other. He was a great leader but ultimately this is a different America than what King knew, and while it is important to get inspiration from the past, we must be our own
As inauguration day approaches, many in our country fear what Trump’s Presidency will bring. Those who worry about their rights or citizenship being taken from them have organized protests across the country in hopes of changing some of Trump’s views on minorities, immigrants, and women. At an anti-Trump protest in Akron after the election, protester, Margaret Bradford, spoke to a Cleveland.com reporter. “I’m terrified for the LGBT community and for minorities and women,” she said. “This protest is to show that we are making a commitment to love and support one another and to stand in solidarity with those who fear for their future.” Her words echo those of another, more prominent figure in American history.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died almost forty-nine years ago. Had he lived, the soon to be 88 year old would probably be pleased with the progress our country has made. We should be proud of how far we’ve come, but the election of Donald Trump is a huge step back. Even without legal segregation, racism is prominent and race crimes have been on the rise since the election. Many illegal immigrants fear deportation and many women fear the consequences of Trump’s cabinet picks. There is no doubt that about half the country is …show more content…
As he did for the Civil Rights movement he would do for the millions who cried in fear on election night, or who didn’t vote. He would bring us together and he would lead us to a better future. King would promote education and be among the protesters. Sadly, though, Dr. King is no longer with us so we must be our own leaders. We have to fight for what we believe in and not just watch from the sidelines. We should listen to what he said about keeping peace and loving each other. He was a great leader but ultimately this is a different America than what King knew, and while it is important to get inspiration from the past, we must be our own