I believe the Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., is one of the most significant events, resulting in a change in the Civil Rights Movements. It was the first mass protest and greatly influenced laws regarding segregation on busses, changing transportation in the south, and across the U.S.
Martin Luther King shared the philosophy of Gandhi for non-violent, passive, techniques for social protest. He visited Gandhi, and believed in the power of non-violence to promote change. His life, like Gandhi, was driven by deep, spiritual beliefs. He was raised with a religious up-bringing; his father and grandfather were ministers, while Dr. King also earned a degree in divinity.
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Dr. King emerged as a leader of civil rights, and solidified his philosophy of peaceful, non-violent protests.
Martin Luther King’s “March on Washington”
Martin Luther King Jr., lived, and preached of the power of peace, and believed society could create change without violence. The March on Washington was an example of a peaceful demonstration, proving a non-violent, peaceful protest can have positive outcomes, and provide social and political changes.
The March on Washington, is seen as one of the largest, and most significant political rallies for human rights. This march was organized by civil labor, and religious leaders. Over 250,000 people participated in this march, and it was here, that Martin Luther King delivered his famous speech, “I Have a Dream.” He was dedicated to the fight for human rights, and equality for all. The march began at The Washington Monument, and ended at The Lincoln Memorial.
Although Black Americans were legally free, many continued to face economic and political challenges due to discrimination. The goals of this march were to pass civil rights legislation, end segregation in schools, assist in unemployment, especially in the black population, (by addressing discrimination in hiring policies and minimum