Beginning in the colonial times, relations between African-Americans and American settlers has been a hostile issue. The slave trade caused tension between the two races when millions of Africans were forcefully relocated to the new world as servants. The mistreatment of slaves crossed over into the twentieth century, and the idea of African-Americans living as inferior to Caucasians became a significant issue in the United States. In time, African-Americans challenged the status quo in the 1950’s to begin the Civil Rights Movement. As an influential leader, Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed his discontent through his lifelong fight injustices aimed at the black community. In 1963, Birmingham, Alabama police arrested King for his participation in public protest of segregation. Local newspapers filled their pages with statements by local religious
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In contingency for a presidential nomination, Senator Obama delivered his response to the controversial statements expressed by his former minister, Reverend Wright. Wright publicly spoke his opinion about the misfortunes and common stereotypes about African-Americans. Obama hoped to separate himself from his past preacher to keep his presidential campaign alive. Additionally, he used the fragile topic of racism as a backbone for his campaign plan. In an effort to extend their opinions to their audiences, King and Obama discuss racial tension through similar anecdotes, credibility, and rhetorical modes. Although the two messages share a common topic, the two works differ in ultimate purpose. The lives of African Americans drastically evolved in the years after the Civil Rights Movement. Hate and violence began to subside with increased legislation protecting citizens civil rights. In result, the situation in which Obama dealt with was less violent and significant as Martin Luther King Jr.
In contingency for a presidential nomination, Senator Obama delivered his response to the controversial statements expressed by his former minister, Reverend Wright. Wright publicly spoke his opinion about the misfortunes and common stereotypes about African-Americans. Obama hoped to separate himself from his past preacher to keep his presidential campaign alive. Additionally, he used the fragile topic of racism as a backbone for his campaign plan. In an effort to extend their opinions to their audiences, King and Obama discuss racial tension through similar anecdotes, credibility, and rhetorical modes. Although the two messages share a common topic, the two works differ in ultimate purpose. The lives of African Americans drastically evolved in the years after the Civil Rights Movement. Hate and violence began to subside with increased legislation protecting citizens civil rights. In result, the situation in which Obama dealt with was less violent and significant as Martin Luther King Jr.