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    Malala yousefzai vs Martin Luther king Jr. By Zion De`Shion Reaves Have you ever heard of Martin Luther king Jr. or have you heard of Malala yousefzai? You probably have heard of both of them but they have similarities and differences too. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born to parents Martin Luther King and Alberta Williams. Martin was a Baptist minister. He fought for civil rights, equality and no segregation based on…

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    Utilization of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Martin Luther King Jr. composed “Letter from Birmingham Jail” to clarify why he began the civil disobedience. Dr. King legitimizes what he is doing and decries the leaders for not effectively taking part on the civil rights. He made it clear that the oppressed can remain oppressed forever and the time to take a stand is now. Dr. King’s letter is confirmation that shows how merciless the African Americans were dealt…

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    In his letter to the clergymen, King discusses the injustices happening toward the Black community in Birmingham. He even states, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” (800). This quote is in response to people telling Dr. King to leave Birmingham because he is not from Alabama and has no right protesting in Birmingham. However, his letter explains the reason for his involvement in the non-violent, direct-action demonstrations. King alludes to the leaders of major movements in…

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    Why is it that Martin Luther King is regarded as one of the most respected leaders of all time? After all, he wasn’t the only man who suffered in pre-civil rights America, so why him? How has Steve Jobs created a multimillion dollar company when his competitors are equally qualified to make all of the same products? As it turns out, all the great inspiring leaders, whether it's Steve Jobs or Martin Luther King, all think, act, and broadcast their feelings in the exact same way. It’s no mystery…

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    ethos without stating anything. The first complaint, stating that he was an outsider, was addressed using both ethos and logos. Like a plaintiff giving proof to the judge to deliberate, King described the nature of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, (SCLC) which he presides and how he has connections to Birmingham. He gave cold hard facts about Birmingham’s notoriety to explain why the nonviolent campaign has reached there; numerous unresolved cases of black churches and homes being…

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    "Still I Rise," by Maya Angelou, is a poem written about African Americans right after the nation's Civil Rights Movement. It expresses the free spirit of all African Americans. Angelou writes of overcoming the hardships of the beginnings of the race in America. Furthermore, the poem gives people the will to rise above all inequities and flourish. Angelou's writing is loud with hope and inspiration. Her work is about survival and looks for the positive things in life, especially in a time of…

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    Grace Kelly Grace Kelly was a famous actor from the time of 1950 to 1979. She was loved by many for her acting career and being the Princess of Monaco course. This is her story from birth to acting to becoming the Princess of Monaco. Grace Kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November, 12, 1929. Born Grace Patricia Kelly from the father John B. “Jack” Kelly and Margaret Katherine Majer Kelly. She grew up in a nice suburban neighborhood where her and her family lived. Grace had…

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    “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is a letter that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote to explain his actions because he was arrested. When writing this letter, King explains his reasons for protesting in Birmingham, Alabama. He wants the clergymen to know that he wants to address the issue of injustice against blacks. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses pathos and diction to support his reasoning in the letter. Martin Luther King Jr. uses pathos to build his argument, One example of patos within the…

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    Letter from Birmingham Jail 1963 “We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressed”. In 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. organized a peaceful and nonviolent protest to the state of Alabama. The powerful and distinguished Dr. King was asked to lead the protest by the other activist in Birmingham, Alabama. In “Letter from Birmingham Jail”, Dr. King convinces his audience by using ethos, logos and pathos to explain that his actions were important to provide…

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    Maya Angelou: Poet

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    Maya Angelou was a poet, writer, actor, streetcar conductor, singer, dancer, cook, memoirist, educator, dramatist, civil rights activist and a teen mom. Where did it all start? It all started on a special day in April. Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 . Her birth name is Marguerite Annie Johnson. When she was three, her parents got divorced and she and her brother went to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. When Maya Angelou was seven, she was molested by her mother’s…

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