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    mend the nation’s problems‚ from the most recent national school walkout to call for gun control to Martin Luther King’s speeches protesting on racial inequality in the 1960s. Another major issue surfaced recently involved professional American football NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. The cornerstone of this movement was former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick‚ who was the first to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality. This symbol of protest

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    Slavery in America was the root of African Americans being denied their civil rights. When slavery was abolished in 1865‚ Southern states failed to recognise African American civil rights and even enforced laws of segregation‚ known as ‘Jim Crow’ laws. These laws included segregation of public facilities and transport‚ separate schools and libraries‚ and inter-racial marriage of black and white people was forbidden. It was extremely difficult for African American’s to try and obtain justice‚ because

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    Dream Speech Martian Luther king Jr was a outstanding man in a religious world and for the colored communities. In his speech “I Have A Dream” in August 28th 1963 he discusses the issues that are affecting millions of Americans’ daily. The subject that even though slavery ended a hundred years prior that colored people are still mistreated. He feels that if Americans can see this issue in a different point of view that everything can get better. Martian Luther King Jr uses repetitive words and

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    James‚ and Martin Luther King Jr. These are just a few

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    Everyone has opinions‚ and anyone can change the world with a speech. I think Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr’s dream was realized. He changed and inspired the world‚ the nation‚ America. In my story I’m going to be explaining some reasons and statements that changed America. There is no longer segregation in public schools. Black and whites can go to the same school together. They don’t have to be separated. Both are allowed to us the same things bathrooms‚ water fountains‚ and even the bus. We can

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    demonstrations for civil rights from 1955 until his assassination in 1968 was Martin Luther King Jr. King relied heavily on both his Christian faith and the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi‚ in his approach to civil rights. His non-violent movement included Americans from all walks of life. King used the power of words to achieve his goals‚ other civil rights leaders used "the end justifies the means" including violence. He accomplished a great deal in the thirteen years he worked for civil rights and equality

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    equality through the Civil Rights Movement‚ a crucial step in American democracy. Social protest combined with the leadership of prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr. helped paved way for African-American rights where they continuously faced segregation and injustice in legal and political processes in education‚ and economic opportunity. (University of Virginia Library) King focused on America’s interrelated flaws‚ racism‚ poverty‚ militarism‚ and materialism. (The King Center) Under his influence

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    Throughout the history of human existence‚ there have been numerous leaders who have rose above the rest to follow their beliefs. Some of these individuals include Martin Luther King Jr.‚ Nelson Mandela‚ and Gandhi. Although these people were fighting different issues and had their own beliefs‚ they all shared the same traits that made them great leaders. Some of these traits include communication skills‚ motivation‚ passion‚ and integrity. However‚ the most important trait that these leaders all

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    Still Have a Dream Almost everyone who has ever heard or read Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.’s‚ “I Have a Dream” speech has been touched to the core of their soul. I‚ myself‚ agree with the concept of his speech and can feel my blood race with reaction to the manner it is spoken. Three main points of the speech is to define when change starts‚ the unity involved‚ and the forgiveness that is needed. First of all‚ this speech was given to define the starting point of change. In his speech he states

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    Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It was a chilly night in April‚ many different guests came to Memphis‚ Tennessee including the great freedom fighter‚ Martin Luther King Jr to celebrate the freedom of Blacks. Martin Luther King Jr‚ an influential leader who supports Non Violence‚ came to give a speech in the reception of 1968. His speech was so motivating that everyone’s hearts felt provoked throughout the speech. Everyone wanted to meet him eagerly after his magnificent speech

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