April,16, 1963, MLK spoke, “Injustice somewhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” MLK took part in many marches to gain equality and freedom. He had taken part and led in one of the most memorable events in Civil Rights history. MLK’s background, his fight for justice, and the importance of remembering him and his efforts, is what has molded this nation today.
During MLK’s childhood, he developed a gentle character from his parental role models and high academics leading him to an early start in the college life. He grew up in a very religious home, his father and grandfather were both pastors at churches in Alabama.His parents shielded him from racial trauma. "Even though some people make you feel bad or angry, you should not show it. You are as good as anyone else."(2) Martin's mother said …show more content…
He had many standout moments including his leadership in the bus boycott, and his famous speech “I have a dream,” which led to positive historic changes in black history justice. Blacks were segregated from whites in every form of public gathering. When Rosa parks got arrested for not giving up her seat on the Cleveland Avenue bus for a white man, Mlk had felt he had no choice but to stand up and lead a boycott. The boycott lasted a total of 382 days while MLK encouraged supporters of the black community to walk to work. They endured harassment, violence and intimidation. (1) King didn’t stop fighting until finally the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education stated that the city of Montgomery must lift the law and allow unsegregated buses. MLK’s famous”I have a dream” speech was a turning point at one of many demonstrations that brought blacks a step closer to justice. This speech was presented on August 28, 1963 when 200,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. While his hope was for all people to be treated with equality, he wished for it to be done peacefully and without
During MLK’s childhood, he developed a gentle character from his parental role models and high academics leading him to an early start in the college life. He grew up in a very religious home, his father and grandfather were both pastors at churches in Alabama.His parents shielded him from racial trauma. "Even though some people make you feel bad or angry, you should not show it. You are as good as anyone else."(2) Martin's mother said …show more content…
He had many standout moments including his leadership in the bus boycott, and his famous speech “I have a dream,” which led to positive historic changes in black history justice. Blacks were segregated from whites in every form of public gathering. When Rosa parks got arrested for not giving up her seat on the Cleveland Avenue bus for a white man, Mlk had felt he had no choice but to stand up and lead a boycott. The boycott lasted a total of 382 days while MLK encouraged supporters of the black community to walk to work. They endured harassment, violence and intimidation. (1) King didn’t stop fighting until finally the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education stated that the city of Montgomery must lift the law and allow unsegregated buses. MLK’s famous”I have a dream” speech was a turning point at one of many demonstrations that brought blacks a step closer to justice. This speech was presented on August 28, 1963 when 200,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. While his hope was for all people to be treated with equality, he wished for it to be done peacefully and without