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    Martin Luther KingJr. and Malcolm X were complete opposites when it came to their beliefs of what needed to be done in order to be taken serious. Malcolm X was known for his belief of “by any means necessary” where Martin Luther KingJr. believed in non-violence. Both men were concerned with different issues during the Civil Rights movement. Malcolm X was a charismatic

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    FBI: The Fight With The King Segregation is defined as the act of setting someone apart through their difference. In the 50s and 60s century that is exactly what happens. Blacks were not equal to whites‚ whites hated them. They especially hated Martin Luther King Jr. The group that hated him the most was a branch of our own government: the FBI. They spent so many resources on him. J. Edgar Hoover thought he was a liar. They spent most of their forces on getting him to step out‚ but he did not. No

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a terrific civil rights leader. He is a role model that I look up to. He shows pride‚ courage‚ confidence‚ bravery‚ and determination. I chose him because of what he did. Martin Luther King Jr.‚ fought to make sure that every person of color that was not respected‚ have the same rights as the whites. Although‚ he got his people the rights they deserved‚ it took a lot of work for him to do. He protested and boycotted‚ but that did not stop him from achieving his

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    Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech “I Have a Dream” on August 28‚ 1963. Malala Yousafzai delivered her Nobel Peace Prize speech on October 10‚ 2014. Though their speeches may have been given 51 years apart‚ their goal of equality and rights of all people remain constant. Both influential people have faced discrimination and abuse of power‚ then which has resulted in risks for the people their defending‚ but still have hope and goals to restore the inequality they are fighting against. Malala

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    Two of the greatest men in history‚ President Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.‚ had died in the same month just one hundred three years apart. Abraham Lincoln and Reverend King both lead the country through hard times. These men had to overcome difficulties and had similarities even though they went about problems differently. During Lincoln’s youth‚ he faced many adversities‚ and experienced great adventures(5). His father‚ Thomas Lincoln‚ had migrated to the U.S. from England in 1637. During

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    that he will die for‚ he isn’t fit to live" [NCC STAFF]. This is a qoute that summarizes the social justice pioneer and hero‚ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. King lived and died based on what he believed was right‚ just‚ and morally sound. These next few paragraphs will shed some light on one of America’s heros. Alberta Williams King gave birth to Martin Luther Jr. on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia. He grew up in a large Victorian home on Auburn Avenue and lived there for twelve years

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    of which is a literary hero from a famous world renowned poem called‚ “Beowulf”. The other hero is just as popular‚ but this hero has fought for the equal rights of African Americans. His name is Martin Luther King Jr. Both hero’s share similar qualities and traits that a hero must have. This essay will give you fact upon fact of how both heroes’ are great men. They are not only great in a literary sense‚ but their achievements are considered to be historical landmarks. In the epic poem” Beowulf”

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    The following paper is about how Martin Luther King had a conflict and compromised.  But first let’s talk about his father who inspired his son to make this all happen. Martin Luther King sr. was a member of a Baptist church and decided to be a preacher after being inspired by ministers who were getting ready to stand up for racial equality. Martin Luther King Seniors Wife Martin Luther King Juniors mom got killed on a Sunday by an African American man while at church playing on the church organ

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    To me‚ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a hero. An example of someone willing to dedicate everything for the sake of his dream. “The time is always right to do what is right.” These are the words of a man that inspired thousands of people to fight for their rights‚ and they‚ too‚ have inspired me. His actions have shown me that violence is not always the answer‚ that by faith‚ bravery‚ and persistence alone‚ one can make a change in the world‚ even if only the slightest. Dr. King had a dream. A dream

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    My person is about Martin Luther King Jr. Martinwas an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 through 1968. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using the tactics of nonviolence and civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs and inspired by the nonviolent activism of Mahatma. Martin Luther King Jr is an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson

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