Edgar Bronfman, Jr.

“Letter from a Birmingham Jail”, Martin Luther King Jr. uses a passionate yet hopeful tone to bring awareness of the injustices suffered by African Americans and provoke change for equality to his fellow clergymen. King was an extremist who was arrested during a peaceful protest, so he writes a letter explaining that he wants to change society’s view from tolerating segregation to fighting it. In the beginning of the text, Martin Luther King Jr. uses formal language to portray the unjust…

concept that is affiliated with demand for it and obstacles of strife. Although diversity of race is widely accepted across the United States presently, in previous times segregation was rampant, especially in the southern states. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s acclaimed speech “I Have a Dream”…

“The Ballot or the Bullet:” A Call to Awake Nationalism within African Americans “The Ballot or the Bullet:” A Call to Awake Nationalism within African Americans As the United States maneuvered into the year 1964, racial tensions were at an all time high and the civil rights movement was in full fledge. Malcolm X was a Muslim, African American human rights activist fighting for equality during this time. Dr. Martin Luther King was also an influential human rights activist fighting for the…

On December 7 1964 in London for a speaking to Christian group, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. displayed his non-violent style. Dr. King started by talking about how love should play a stronger role in that Non-violent philosophy. If the power of love could motivate somebody, then its fair to say that the power of hate such as segregation bring somebody down. Dr. King argued that hate was not only harmful physically, but more harmful spiritually. This relates to the definition of Pathos. Pathos…

Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, stayed seated during the national anthem while the members of his team stood with their hands over their hearts. He received much hate but also support from people. I agree with his actions because of his purpose for it. Kaepernick says this protest is for the innocent black men being shot while the police just get a paid leave for their actions. Standing up during “The Star-Spangled Banner” shows a sign of respect to the men that fought…

Luther King Jr, while he was writing his letter. As well as how some of the others in his time were treated, and how he was a civil rights activist. This paper will also speak to him fight for his rights and the way he lived in his life Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin Luther king was many different things during his life; he was a minster, civil rights activist, and someone who fought against racial segregation. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man…

times in history leaders bring people together by giving speeches. Many speeches have common purposes. Examples of this can be seen in “A Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” By Robert F. Kennedy and “Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial Address” By Bill Clinton. The common purposes between “A Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” By Robert F. Kennedy and “Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial Address” By Bill Clinton are Working together and Comforting People. These speeches are loved by many people …

I, personally, believe that civil disobedience is extremely effective and in the end produces a positive effect. In order for the movement to be effective, it has to directly affect a group or several groups of people. When these people feel that their rights or interests aren't being protected or violated, then they make a stand. Those who are gaining from their demise view these people with criticism or call their movement useless or a "threat to society." Back in the 1800s Henry David Thoreau…

Cesar Chavez is the most known Mexican-American union leader and civil rights Activist. He was also the co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association that later was called United Farmer Union. In 1968, Cesar Chavez led a boycott that resulted in a collective bargaining agreement guaranteeing field workers the right to unionize in regards to Grape Farming. What was so distinctive about his approach to receive fair treatment since he himself knew what was going on with the illegal…

Cheech Marin, a comedian actor and activist, said, “You have to want to be Chicano to be Chicano.” What Cheech Marin means by this is that being Chicano is something Chicanos feel and think instead of letting others give them that title. Chicanos have many things to be proud of. Their Aztec ancestors were intelligent people who built an impressive city on water. The Aztec creation myth made all Aztecs royalty. Lastly when the Spanish Conquistadors came the Aztecs didn’t go down without a fight.…