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    On April 4, 1967 at Riverside Church in New York, MLK delivered "Beyond Vietnam" , which created a different perspective on the Vietnam war, in which is a negative thing. In the speech, Martin Luther King specifically indicates that America needs to end the war with Vietnam. America shouldn't be fighting for rights in Vietnam, especially if we, Americans, are restricted on some rights... is a statement in which he experienced with "a society gone mad on war." The main version that MLK is trying…

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    Why We Cant Wait Analysis

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    Many Americans admire Martin Luther king Jr because of the will he had to fight for their rights. Many people looked up to him he was like a leader whom led the people to equal rights. he made a huge impact in the lives of many. he also opened the eyes of many which the people did not realize what was occurring across America. In martin Luther Kings book Why we cant wait is mainly about what occurs with children or more like African American people. All around the world people are…

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    Martin Luther King Jr., was born in Atlanta in 1929, the son of a baptist minister. Martin Luther Kind had the vision of not having segregation in the world any more, he felt the need of helping other. M.L.K was a non violence protester because he was a powerful speaker and he is an African American civil rights leader. King being a powerful orator was able to gain many people support. The text states " Like nobody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But Im not…

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    Well, the election, it came out really well. Next time we’ll triple the number or quadruple it. We want to get it over 51, right? At least 51. Well this is Black History Month, so this is our little breakfast, our little get-together. Hi Lynn, how are you? Just a few notes. During this month, we honor the tremendous history of African-Americans throughout our country. Throughout the world, if you really think about it, right? And their story is one of unimaginable sacrifice, hard work, and faith…

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    I’ve Been to the MountainTop” that’s the title of one of the most well known speeches ever by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. I’ve Been to the MountainTop is a speech that has many different purposes and meanings. The speech was one of Dr Kings most powerful and emotional he ever wrote. First, Dr. King talks about how human freedom has been a long time coming, but the world has finally reached the point where people everywhere are demanding that their rights be respected. Oppressors are recognizing…

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    Martin Luther KIng once said “This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice”. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed a crowd of protesters on august 28, 1963 in Washington,D.C. about equality and how everyone should be equal. Martin Luther King uses metaphors, parallel, and anaphora to prove his point that everyone should be equal. Martin Luther King uses metaphors to emphasize different or similar…

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    Dr. Martin Luther King is such a hugely looked up to figure in our nation's history because of the incredible injustices he fought, but more importantly because he never lost hope while doing so. King assuredly was living in a remarkably segregated America, and the freedom, dignity, and equality of all races and people that he grappled for did not come easily. However, never was he seen giving up or losing even a shred of hope. Dr. King once said, “We must accept finite disappointment, but never…

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    Lisa Haisha said “Great Leaders don’t set out to be a leader...They set out to make a difference.It’s never about the role-always about the goal.” This quote applies to Martin Luther King Jr be he wasn’t really trying to be a leader, he was trying to end racial discrimination. He made a difference when he made his “I have a Dream” speech. Martin Luther King Jr was a steadfast leader which helped him overcome obstacles and that made him an Icon. King’s steadfastness helped him overcome his…

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    Why Is Mlk Day Important

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    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day) is a very Important and a special day that we all celebrate. Every year it is the same routine.We get up and go to the parade. Now it is time to do something more with MLK Day. Perhaps take the celebration to a nursing home, a hospital or community park. While we are in these places we could use our talents to model what Dr. King was about. It can be anything, just do something to “make it a day on, and not a day off”. For example, we can make it a day…

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    King Jr Individualism

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    Imagine a world comprised of objects whose solitary ability is to breath in and out in order to remain alive. A world where empathy, personal relationships, and benefiting the greater good are foreign concepts. Staying alive is opposing death, but living is embracing life to the fullest. Living is risking everything for a plight larger than one’s own. Martin Luther King Jr. was willing to endure violent attacks, vicious threats , and risk his life for the possibility of an America where race did…

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