People celebrated in the Lutheran liturgical calendar

takes is one person to change the world. One voice can make a whole country on their side. Every speaker has a triggering event that helps them make that courageous decision to speak out against their superiors and convincing the people to stay on the same page. Most people with a troubled past will usually chose a troubled path to follow. Events in these people's lives make them stronger at knowing what they want and what they need to say to keep the public convinced and their competitors…

America’s ‘repayment’ also must be done through overcoming discrimination, acknowledging the benefits that African and Native American people currently have in the United States, and consider the unfair burden of taxing the White and Immigrant citizens. The only form of reparations the United States needs to demand is the sense of dignity and compassion with people of all backgrounds, race, creed, and ethnicity, joining in unity for all of…

child from walking on harsh terrain while trying to collect water. The reason why I volunteer is because I wish for the child's troubles to be nonexistent, I want to live in a world where people don’t have to worry about having a function pair of shoes. Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls highlighted a need that many people overlook; which is, the ability to have a pair of shoes. I grew up in a household where I never had to worry about such need, but sadly millions of children lack this basic…

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Use of Persuasion Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most important people fighting the injustices in racism in the civil rights movement. He defends his rights and shows how hurtful it can be to have these rights taken away. He describes hurtful situations vividly “...when you have hate-filled policeman curse, kick, brutalize, and even kill your black brothers and sisters with impunity...”(King 2) In the “Letter from Birmingham Jail”, Martin Luther King Jr. used…

Leveque Wynnschneidarr October 20, 2015 345-101-MQ (knowledge) Fighting for what you stand for may sound a bit easy, but the hard part to come, would be to remember and still believe in what you are fighting for, and not letting people that are against you take away that pride and devotion. It can be the most difficult task that can pose a challenge in ones quest. But overcoming the negativity that is pushed your way and being treated badly to the extent of becoming a criminal is some…

Martin Luther King Jr. is a name known by all. He was born in 1929 and was a Baptist minister. He was also a leading spokesman for the American civil rights movement. A year before he won the Noble Peace Prize in 1964, he was incarcerated in an Alabama jail. While incarcerated he wrote an open letter called “Letter from the Birmingham City Jail”. In his letter he talks about the injustice that he faces, his idea of a nonviolent campaign, how laws can be unjust, how his ideals of nonviolence will…

most part, groups tend to bring out the bad side in people. Some may argue that individuals tend to be more immoral than groups. From personal experience, some of the most serious crimes were committed by individuals. For example, Adam Lanza, the sole mastermind behind the Sandy Hook Massacre, was responsible for the deaths of almost 30 students and teachers. Another example is James Holmes, the man responsible for taking the lives of 12 people during the midnight premier of The Dark…

The use of ethics is important to convince people to do the right thing regarding the war and how African American have been treated. King explains the Vietnam war as something that is harming the nation. He gives the example of white and African American soldiers fighting in Vietnam side by side, but if not in war, they wouldn’t have gone to the same school or walk side by side. He debates the fact that people shouldn’t fight overseas for freedom before freedom is established…

revolutionary that it helped change the way that many people look at race in the world today. He helped sway the minds of millions to act and get rid of racism in America with simple but meaningful words to guide them on this amazing journey to freedom. MLK Jr. influenced the minds of a generation in the hopes that they would carry on his beliefs that had touched so many and that they would carry them on through generations to come.…

Martin Luther King was a well known motivational speaker who spoke for his people. Throughout his speeches and writing he used many rhetorical devices to help explain and emphasize what he was saying. These devices were used most importantly in his “I Have a Dream” speech and his ¨Letter from Birmingham Jail¨. Three of the devices Martin uses in his speech and letter is, repetition, rhetorical questions, and analogy. These three devices helped him give readers a better understanding of his…