Martin Luther King

Dream: Joining a nation together Martin Luther King Jr. is considered to be the most notable figure in the civil rights movement for ending segregation, allowing whites to do things together such as going to the same school, eating at the same restaurant, and many more. Martin Luther King Jr. achieved the American Dream by overcoming violent attacks from pro-segregationists, having to spend time in jail numerous times and receiving threatening phone calls. Since King was African American, he…

“The Flower for the Graves” and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Eulogy for the Martyred Children” portray the same message; racism has gone too far. During the times of racial havoc, four girls were brutally murdered by “some brutal fool who didn’t know any better” (Patterson). The man who killed these innocent girls was influenced by the public ideas that black people were inferior to the rest of society and thought he did a righteous act. Yet, “the bombing proved to be a pivotal moment in the civil…

and equal opportunities for African Americans. One of the most visible and well known of such activists was Martin Luther King Jr. During a civil resistance campaign in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. King was arrested. While in his cell, he composed the famous Letter from Birmingham Jail. The letter was addressed to clergymen who had criticized King and made many claims against him. When Dr. King first arrived in Birmingham, trouble occurred when he and fellow activists were considered outsiders.…

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most prominent civil rights activist in the 1960’s, leading the way to racial equality through his actions and words. He was greatly influenced by segregation at a young age and continued to be influenced by it as he attended college and started his life as a black man living in a highly segregated world. King brought his ideas to many people, especially by addressing his famous “I Have a Dream” speech to the nation. He brought the idea that one day African…

During the time when many African Americans were fighting for civil rights, Martin Luther King jr., put himself in position to fight for equality. While Dr.King was working towards peace and diversity, he lead countless nonviolent protest such as Montgomery bus boycott and also the Birmingham campaign to make the issue of injustice known. Many Americans were not confident in his approach on change. While Dr. King was in jail he wrote a letter responding to religious leaders in the south who were…

The topic of Martin Luther King Jr’s speech “I have a dream” is about the Civil Rights Movement, equality between white people and African American. To demand racial justice and an integrated society for the black community. This speech takes place at Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. in front of hundreds of people to put a stop segregation and discrimination in America that’s been going on for years. Martin Luther King Jr delivered a speech with powerful use of language that both connects to…

others is difficult, yet it is worth whatever sacrifice you may endure. Martin Luther King Jr. stood up for thousands of people. Mistreatment of others should never go unnoticed. A few forms of standing up for others are to give a voice for others, to protect others, and to support others. Martin Luther King said these famous words, “We will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. “Martin Luther was the peoples’ voice who lived in silence. The ones living in…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. presents his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln monument. Speaking at pivotal points in history, both President Lincoln and Dr. King allude to past…

Martin Luther King Jr’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” responds to the eight clergymen’s letter condemning his nonviolent demonstrations, labeling him as an extremist. King’s usage of allusions, antithesis, and analogy to build his credibility and appeal to the emotions of his moderate audience justify his extremist actions and persuades the reader to act against injustices. King addresses the clergymen’s accusation of King’s “extreme measures” by creating analogies to justify his actions. He…

I have always dreamed to be the next influential American for my generation. During my childhood I've always looked up to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, and Misty Copeland; all African Americans who influenced me to be the person I am today. Martin Luther King taught me that change is possible and if I fight for what’s right an impact will be made. Maya Angelou taught me that you can express yourself without being flamboyant, but through metaphors, empowerment and irony. Misty…