Martin Luther King Jr was an American activist, best known for spearheading the Civil Rights Movement. He is well remembered for his powerful speech, ‘I have a Dream’ of 1963, that attracted a mammoth rally, all in solemn and orderly plea for equality. Martin Luther King Jr’s involvement in the non-violent demonstration for freedom earned him a reputable legacy in the history of America’s political activists.
In his speech, King begins by unfolding the failure of the nation to grant freedom to the Negros despite the signing of the emancipation proclamation. One hundred years later, the Negros are still not free; they are subjected to racial discrimination, they are languishing in poverty and live in isolation in their own country. It is upon …show more content…
The Negros were segregated and subjected to racial injustices just because of their skin color. King points out on the racial lines and emphasizes on the need for equality for all, a state where Negros could use the same facilities as the whites, where little black children could sit together with the white children as brothers and sisters. King advocates for the granting of citizenship rights to the Negros and encourages the government not to take the urgency of the moment lightly. Even as he encourages the people to fight for their rights and freedom, King stresses on the need to conduct themselves on a high plane of discipline and dignity. He says, “let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” King urges the people to remain in solidarity as they fight for their freedom and emancipation from the social injustices and the police brutality.
As he concludes his speech, Martin Luther King Jr shares his noble dream for the nation. In his dreams for the nation, he hopes that the country will live up to the true meaning of its creed. He hopes for a time when the American people will transform the discords of their nation into a symphony of brotherhood. He hopes for a time when the American people will be able to work together, struggle together, pray together and fight for their freedom together. A time when his children will not be
In his speech, King begins by unfolding the failure of the nation to grant freedom to the Negros despite the signing of the emancipation proclamation. One hundred years later, the Negros are still not free; they are subjected to racial discrimination, they are languishing in poverty and live in isolation in their own country. It is upon …show more content…
The Negros were segregated and subjected to racial injustices just because of their skin color. King points out on the racial lines and emphasizes on the need for equality for all, a state where Negros could use the same facilities as the whites, where little black children could sit together with the white children as brothers and sisters. King advocates for the granting of citizenship rights to the Negros and encourages the government not to take the urgency of the moment lightly. Even as he encourages the people to fight for their rights and freedom, King stresses on the need to conduct themselves on a high plane of discipline and dignity. He says, “let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” King urges the people to remain in solidarity as they fight for their freedom and emancipation from the social injustices and the police brutality.
As he concludes his speech, Martin Luther King Jr shares his noble dream for the nation. In his dreams for the nation, he hopes that the country will live up to the true meaning of its creed. He hopes for a time when the American people will transform the discords of their nation into a symphony of brotherhood. He hopes for a time when the American people will be able to work together, struggle together, pray together and fight for their freedom together. A time when his children will not be