How Did Martin Luther King Affect The Poor People's Movement?
In May 1967, almost a year to before his assassination, civil rights activist, Martin Luther King not only helped to organize but also, campaigned, aggressively, for the poor peoples of America and the world.
The campaign was established and propelled in an effort to raise the standards for the poorer class, by demanding better jobs, higher wages, safer homes, good education and a variety of equal opportunities for poor families.
Martin Luther King's vision was to see hard working, poor people receiving the same job opportunities and competitive wages, so that they too could lead qualitative lives.
The Poor People's Campaign consisted of a multi racial, nonviolent group whose sole interest was the hope for change, and so, under the "Economic
The campaign was established and propelled in an effort to raise the standards for the poorer class, by demanding better jobs, higher wages, safer homes, good education and a variety of equal opportunities for poor families.
Martin Luther King's vision was to see hard working, poor people receiving the same job opportunities and competitive wages, so that they too could lead qualitative lives.
The Poor People's Campaign consisted of a multi racial, nonviolent group whose sole interest was the hope for change, and so, under the "Economic