Southern Christian Leadership Conference

“inspirational,” “change,” “commitment,” and certainly “leadership.” In his involvement in the American civil rights movement of the mid 20th century, MLK Jr. excelled in influencing positive change in the society and culture around him and proves to be a worthy leadership example for now and the future generations. There are a few way’s that it is clear to see that King was able to lead and these also contribute to the elements of his leadership style. One of the most obvious characteristics…

Dr. Martin Luther King was a human rights activist, focused on the equal treatment and rights of blacks in American society. Dr. King wrote an open letter titled, “Letter from Birmingham Jail” while in jail on April of 1963, when segregation was at its greatest in Birmingham, Alabama. The letter was a reply directed to several white, moderate, clergymen who had written an open letter criticizing his actions during the civil rights movement. The increased violence and social injustice caused an…

Every great leader uses the same brilliant ideas. They're inspired by a dream or a vision. Then, they use their ideas to bring people together and make a change. Martin Luther King Jr. A man of impressive morals who devoted his life to the people He had the inspiration as a leader to make his goals and fulfill a dream. King can be judged in one of two ways, looked down on or looked up to. Remembering him because of his persistence, and how his voice and efforts impacted the hearts of the people.…

white moderates; however, in this particular portion, he speaks directly to the clergymen. King establishes credibility with them when he states that he is “serving as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference” (800). King realizes the clergymen are men of God; therefore, by informing them of his leadership role he demonstrations to them that he too shares the same knowledge, guidelines, and appreciation for Christianity. Furthermore, he shows a keen awareness of his audiences’…

have been taken and that the clergymen’s suggestion for negotiating circumstances were attempted, but botched on the white community’s part. This shows the Negroes’ willingness to cooperate with the white leadership on the part of fighting for desegregation, but that mainly the white leadership has not been cooperative. King also forces the clergymen to look at the causes of the demonstrations instead of just the effects. He even tells them, “I am sure that each of you would want to go beyond…

approached the situation of people bashing his ways of making a change show just how understanding he is and the way he does not mind addressing criticism shows his matureness as a man and a preacher. He explains that as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference they do not just preach, but they also affiliate with other organization all over…

the clergymen or any other opponent that he had the authority to advocate for civil rights. The first example of this would be in paragraph 4 when he states, “I have the honor of serving as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization operating in every southern state with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.” This furthers his credibility as a religious leader and puts him equal and if not even more knowledgeable than the other clergymen. He also often references the…

circumstances. King further establishes his ethos when he was accused of being an outsider coming in to stir up trouble. First, he points out that he was invited by local leaders to assist in the protest and that he is the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He then addresses the major premise that “Outsiders should not be leading local protests” by providing an ethical point of view. He states that Apostle Paul and the Old Testament prophets went…

Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. also referred to as MLK Jr. provided one of the most productive revolutions for the African American community. He fought for his rights and for the rights of those to come. He was not a violent man but used kindness and compassion as fuel to fight against the prejudice and discrimination that African Americans were experiencing in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in the region of Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta,…

allusions. King refutes the first argument of the clergymen, King is an outsider, by stating, “I . . . am here because I was invited here. I am here because I have organizational ties here” (“Letter” p 2). King was the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference which supports his credibility as a civil rights activist. Furthermore, while King explains the imminent resistance of the oppressed, he states: The…