justifications to the similarities and differences between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King; in the way they approach the problem‚ the type of person they are and reasons that justify that. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most
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Martin Luther King in the 60’s Since the late 1600’s‚ African Americans have been fighting for equality. In 1865‚ during the presidency of Andrew Jackson‚ laws were imposed to segregate severely against blacks. During this time public schools were segregated‚ prohibiting their right to vote‚ and forbid them to sit on juries. At this point‚ African Americans became embittered and wanted to make a change in the way they were being treated. Heroes such as Rosa Parks‚ Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther
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The undisputed two most renown leaders of the civil rights movement‚ Malcom x and Martin Luther king could not be further apart in there ways to achieve equality. One of the most controversial topics in the historical movement was the question of integration vs segregation which left both iconic leaders opposed in what should have been a united forward thinking ideological movement. It is argued that‚ Martin Luther king offered a more beneficial program of civil rights as opposed to Malcolm x. In order
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the plot to assinate Martin Luther King. The story of James Earl Ray and the plot to kill Martin Luther King‚ part II. Why James Earl Ray murdered Dr. King. Creator(s): Hansen‚ Jim‚ 1921-1999‚ photographer Date Created/Published: 1968 Sept. 10 (date added to Look’s library) Medium: 46 photographic prints (contact sheets). published 2 slides : color. unpublished 22 slides : color. 1 negative : b&w film copy neg. Summary: Photographs show various places where Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ assassin James
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Martin luther king jr. Martin luther king jr. was a very good man. He fought to end segregation. He didn’t fight with violence but with word. He made several speeches. One of his most known speech is I had a dream. He was pretty cool. He was born January 19‚ 1929. He died april 4‚ 1968 by getting shot. He had a dream that whites and blacks would one day become friends and they will not be racists. he was born named michale king‚ but his father changed his name in honor of a germen reformer. he
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Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Martin Luther King‚ Jr. and Malcolm X were very important to our country’s history. They are revolutionary men. They fought battles against a bigoted nation. They fought for what they believed was right. The two gentlemen however fought very different battles although they seem to be fighting the same prejudice. If you ask anyone today‚ that remembers the movement‚ ‘Who was Malcolm X and Martin Luther King‚ Jr? The opinions you will hear
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of race. I believe Dr. King was a great man‚ because he inspired me‚ brought peace‚ and encouraged people. Martin Luther King Jr. was an inspiration to lots of people. His
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Martin Luther King is a prime example of an individual whom never compromised his ideals for the greater good of all mankind. Throughout history his writings and demonstrations were a key aspect in the major changes during the 1960’s in civil rights movement. Many of his writings were all influential and noted his ideals and actions that lead to key actions and legislations during this time period. Some writings were “Letters from Birmingham” and “Why We Can’t Wait”. These are blue prints that never
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the time of conflict regarding segregation in the South during the 20th century‚ Martin Luther King Jr. was the right man at the right time to fight for equality for African Americans. Segregation was the major issue in the South. It technically ended during the 19th century‚ but equality was still a major issue during the 20th century (Martin Luther King Jr: Fighting For Equal Rights In America). Martin Luther King Jr. had a lot of success in his fight for equality‚ but went down a very tough road
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the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I Have a Dream”. In Dr. King’s speech he brings up that his dream is not only for him but for others with the same problem. He is a caring dreamer‚ one who believes others come first then himself. Mama is also a dreamer of this sort. Her dreams are for her family and the well being of them. Even though Mama’s dream is not as deep or motivational as Dr. King‚ it is still a non selfish dream. Mama’s dream was to
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