He was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 through 1968. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using the tactics of nonviolence and civil defiance based on his Christian beliefs and inspired by the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi. Encouraged by the blacklist's prosperity, in 1957 he and other social liberties activists established the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a gathering focused on accomplishing full uniformity for African Americans through a peaceful challenge.
Luther’s spirit of activism still lives on throughout the world. It is inspiring others who recognize social injustices and try to adjust them. His dream to end America’s racial segregation and inequality was attained. Indeed, his efforts led to the election of an African American president (nobleprize). On the other hand, Luther’s vision transformed the society and the world at large in a significant way. The civil rights movement has had a considerable effect on the American society. Luther envisioned a society where race could not determine the way people are treated to live. Such a vision has transformed the world and the …show more content…
Some of Luther’s major accomplishments include bringing publicity to main civil rights efforts and activities (the king center). Luther offered instrumental leadership to the civil rights movement. His leadership was indeed contributory in shaping the civil rights movement. He not only encouraged but also emphasized the significance of nonaggressive resistance and protest (the king center). Luther strongly believed in non-aggressive protests to create social change. Because of such commitment, Luther’s protests for civil rights made headway in the American society (Sandhu & Amna 1–10). It also allowed him to contribute greatly to movement’s
Luther’s spirit of activism still lives on throughout the world. It is inspiring others who recognize social injustices and try to adjust them. His dream to end America’s racial segregation and inequality was attained. Indeed, his efforts led to the election of an African American president (nobleprize). On the other hand, Luther’s vision transformed the society and the world at large in a significant way. The civil rights movement has had a considerable effect on the American society. Luther envisioned a society where race could not determine the way people are treated to live. Such a vision has transformed the world and the …show more content…
Some of Luther’s major accomplishments include bringing publicity to main civil rights efforts and activities (the king center). Luther offered instrumental leadership to the civil rights movement. His leadership was indeed contributory in shaping the civil rights movement. He not only encouraged but also emphasized the significance of nonaggressive resistance and protest (the king center). Luther strongly believed in non-aggressive protests to create social change. Because of such commitment, Luther’s protests for civil rights made headway in the American society (Sandhu & Amna 1–10). It also allowed him to contribute greatly to movement’s