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    Although Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du bois differed in their approaches to combating racial discrimination between 1877 and 1915‚ both men developed unique and effective strategies designed to improve the lives of all African Americans. Booker T. Washington could be considered a complete opposition‚ tactic wise‚ to W.E.B. Du Bois. Washington preached a message of accommodation and self-help. He encouraged the black population to join schools and educate themselves in order to improve themselves

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    buy an indulgence! You need to purchase one to forgive your sins and for tonight only Pope Leo X is willing to sell you one.” Fear rushes over you. As you look around you see a monk. That monk’s name is Martin Luther. You don’t know it yet but religion is going to change thanks to Luther. Martin Luther was a german monk and

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    is one time that I’m out of jail and I’m not happy to be out". Martin Luther King‚ Jr was a civil rights movement’s leader during the separation time for African Americans. He has faced obstacles and challenges for fighting what he thought was right‚ which was equally for every man and women. He is considered here today because of what he fought civil rights‚ racism‚ and his lasting legacy which was in his dreams. Martin Luther King‚ Jr was one of the most important leaders for the civil rights movement

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    The Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision has changed the world in a major way. In fact anyone who’s been in or been through elementary school in America has likely heard of the name Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we go through School‚ were taught about his famous ‘’I Have A Dream’’ speech and we gain better understanding of his impact on civil rights in America as whole. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Rights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a major part on

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    A mere thirty­five years after the abolition of slavery‚ the majority of African Americans  had been educated such that hundreds were heading to colleges and universities to continue  their studies. At the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta‚ Georgia in 1895‚  Booker TWashington gave a famous speech which used logos‚ repetition for effect‚ and  simplification.  He used these to show people that not enough was being done to let African  Americans have the opportunity to be able to participate in the development of the New 

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    Acceptance Speech Martin Luther King was an African American activist and leader who dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for coloured people in America. Grown up in a Baptist family‚ Christianity held a huge fascination for Martin Luther King‚ which is often reflected in his speeches. In 1964‚ he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his achievements in the struggle for equality and independence for coloured people. When receiving the award‚ Martin Luther King expresses his appreciation

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    were many leaders in the civil rights struggle‚ but Martin Luther King was more than just the most conspicuous and eloquent among them. The present paper is an attempt to look into the social struggle backed by intense racial discrimination. The paper will also try to understand the role and contribution of great leaders towards the eradication and liberation of racial inequality. This paper is an attempt to analyze the role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his struggle for a more liberal society

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    “Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see. “ – Martin Luther King Jr. We all cast a shadow. Most of which are bigger than we really are. We make the shadow as big as we can by feeding it. We use grandiloquent words to try and flabbergast our fellow classmates and teachers. We boast that I am great at everything we do. We say we have a black belt in Taekwondo. We say that we’re the captain of the basketball team. We try to hide behind our so called SWAG. We have a shadow

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    leadership is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King is the most exemplary leader because he was able to persuade millions of Americans‚ persevered over obstacles and enacted social change‚ and selflessly fought for the rights of others at the risk of his own life. For there to be a leader there have to be followers. Dr. King as a leader did not fail at having followers. He was in a group made of leaders and ministers. Dr. King encouraged the group to use non-violent forms of protest. Dr. King also led the

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    Martin Luther King Jr. “Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15‚ 1929‚ Atlanta GA.He married Coretta Scott King‚ they married June 18th‚ 1953‚ and they lived in Atlanta GA. He died April 4‚1968 at the age of 39. He had 2 sons Martin Luther King the 3rd‚ and Dexter Scott King. He also had 2 daughters their names are Yolanda King‚ and Bernice King. In this I will be telling you why Martin Luther King Jr

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