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    Progress Is A Process: An Analysis of “Letter From A Birmingham Jail” When the fifty-six members of the Continental Congress signed the Declaration Of Independence in 1776 they never could have imagined the many revolutionary trials and challenges that the document’s significance of equality would ensue in years to come. In 1863‚ Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation‚ which allowed all those enslaved in Confederate territory to be forever free. The proclamation became a turning point

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    Martin Luther King Jr.’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was a response to "A Call for Unity" by eight white clergymen. His letter was a rebuttal to the clergymen’s unjust proposals. He informs the clergymen of his views and the reasons for his “direct action” on the issue of desegregation. King also attacks the “white moderate” on their actions and expresses his disappointment with their unconstitutional measures. His powerful words‚ "...it is even more unfortunate that the city’s white power structure

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    far has the importance of Martin Luther King been exaggerated in terms of improving conditions for black people living in America during the Civil rights struggle? Even after slavery was abolished in 1865‚ black people still felt as second citizens because of the deep segregation that was going on in the southern states of America. The black people felt this way because the new Jim Crow Laws that was invented‚ laws such as black’s children and white children must be in a completely different

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    Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin was an influential political leader during the struggle for Black independence in America in the 1950’s . He is renowned for his non-violent political tactics and incredible public speaking abilities. He was assassinated in 1968 at the age of 39. He is an iconic leader still remembered for his great impact on the struggle as well as his determination. He inspires people to this very day‚ and has his own National Historic Site and Memorial. He is a symbol of

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    Martin Luther King Jr.’s ¨Letter From a Birmingham Jail¨ is all about letting people know how the minorities of that time felt and putting the reader in their shoes. He wrote about how some of the laws in that time were hypocritical or only applied to one group of people. He explains how these laws aren’t fair and promote discrimination. Dr. King then goes on to explain the differences between just and unjust laws in several different ways. The first thing that Dr. King writes is what he thinks

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    Compare the philosophies of Martin Luther KingJr. and Malcolm X. how their goals for the African American community similar and/or different? How their strategies for reaching those goals similar and/or different? During the past century there were two influential people Martin Luther KingJr. and Malcolm X who grappled with the problem of inequality between black and white people. They both wanted to bring hope to blacks in the US through their powerful‚ hard-hitting

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    of “Letter from Birmingham JailMartin Luther King Jr. was arrested on April 12‚ 1963‚ in Birmingham‚ for protesting without a permit. The same day that King was arrested‚ a letter was written and signed by eight clergymen from Birmingham and titled “A Call for Unity”. The letter called for ending demonstrations and civil activities and indicated King as an “outsider”. On April 16‚ 1963‚ King responded to their letter with his own call‚ which has come to be known as his “Letter from Birmingham

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    sources a judgement is clear that Martin Luther King Jr. actions were powerful and influential. King revolted against hatred‚ oppression and had the desire of true freedom for the African American society. (bit emotional here) King.... the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott‚ helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957‚ (narrative) serving as its first president and inspired millions of followers with his motivational speech “I have a dream”. King had been exceptionally inspired by

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    As most people know‚ Martin Luther King Jr played an important role in American History. Martin once said “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”. Martin Luther served a successful era as a social activist in the American Civil Rights movement in the mid 1950’s until his death. He had many accomplishments during his time such as; “Being honored with the distinguished award in 1964 with his active and dynamic leadership‚ highlighted by his nonviolent tactics‚ helped

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    the Civil Rights Movement‚ Martin Luther King chose to take that role to solve the unjust oppression that was occurring. King possessed the characteristics of a great leader; believing in equality‚ non-violent civil disobedience and a strong call to action. Through these‚ King was able to be a successful leader to the oppressed and had a strong influence across the world. The drive of the Civil Rights Movement was the segregation and prejudice that minorities faced. King writes “A Letter from

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