Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on January 15, 1929, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, the heart of the racist south of the United States. King, throughout history, is known as the leader of the Civil Rights movement with his peaceful protests and marches, and powerful voice during his speeches. But growing up the son of a pastor, he was sensitive kid in the comfortable middle class of African Americans, but was well aware of the Jim Crow laws that separated him and other black people from the…

Martin Luther King Junior, like everyone was a kid once, he grew up from somewhere. Where did he grow up exactly? When was he born? Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Tuesday January 15, 1929, 501 Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in an African American household. He was born in a house because there were few hospitals that had beds for African American mothers and there was a treat of the flu. The King family made sure that the germs of the flu was kept out 0f the house. Martin…

Time after time we here about Martin Luther King and all he has done to create and improve the country for minority groups. While in jail Martin Luther King Jr. wrote to the white clergymen regarding his present activities; he was an outsider and his protests were untimely and unwise. King successfully rebuttals these claims through establishing his credibility and generating a candid tone which he then uses to proclaim that it is “... the time to lift our national policy from the quicksand of…

The sole things he used to fight with were signs and words. This is because he believed that violence in self-defence was wrong. The legendary “I have a dream” speech caused a sensory outcry even in the next generation. He is none other than Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who possessed many remarkable qualities one could emulate. Personally for me, Martin’s values and qualities have inspired me deeply as a person and have impacted my way of thinking and analyzing of situations.…

Martin Luther King Jr, a civil rights movement leader, said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." I, for one, agree with him. In a free society, everyone is allowed to have their own opinions and express them peacefully. It positively impacts a society because: it teaches the younger generation that their voice matters, it brings people together and strengthens bonds, and it allows people to protest or support their opinions in a respectful manner. When…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prominent leaders of both the past and present have paved the way for millions of people in today’s society. These powerful leaders inspire many people and motivate them to follow their dreams. During the Civil Rights Movement many prominent leaders emerged to fight for equal rights. Leaders such as Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall & The Little Rock Nine are all great examples of prominent leaders who inspired millions to fight for what they believe in. Out of all of the…

As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “ If you can’t be the pine on the top of the hill, be a shrub in a valley. But be the best little shrub on the hill.” This means that you should always be the best person you can be your height, size, shape, or race isn’t what really matters. There are many parts to someone so they shouldn’t focus on the exterior but just be the best of whatever they have to offer. Martin Luther King Jr. had four principles that might help you be the best you. The first…

Racism is an issue in both past and present day. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream for his people, for freedom and equality among all African-Americans. There are many comparisons between Dr. Kings “I Have a Dream...” speech and the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Atticus Finch are very similar in personality. They show true courage, when standing up against others to spread their message of equality. For example, Atticus Finch who is a defense attorney, is…

so leaders began to arise. One bold leader that prospered in front of others was Martin Luther King Jr. He began his first protest with the boycott against buses which was later named the Montgomery bus boycott. He was so revolutionary with his peaceful protest he is remembered now as a great american leader and was built an artifact in Washington D.C. that has a strong symbolic presence…

Martin Luther King Jr. is an important persuasive person in American history. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 and was murdered on April 4, 1968 where he was giving his I Have a Dream speech. Martin Luther was a segregated speaker. He spoke for civil rights for African-Americans. He was a part of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1954. He wanted to see equality between blacks and whites. He accepted the leadership of a Negro nonviolent…