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 specifically
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Mahatma Gandhi Aroused by the massacre of Amritsar in 1919‚ Gandhi devoted his life to gaining India’s independence from Great Britain. As the dominant figure used his persuasive philosophy of non-violent confrontation‚ he inspired political activists with many persuasions throughout the world (Andrews 23). Not only was Mahatma Gandhi a great peacemaker‚ but also his work to achieve freedom and equality for all people was greatly acknowledged. Gandhi’s unconventional style of leadership gained
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Martin Luther King Jr. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” This is one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s famous quotes. Martin Luther King Jr was an African American male figure that made a change to this world today. He was born on January 15‚ 1929 and was assassinated on April 4‚ 1968. He was a leader throughout his whole life‚ receiving degrees and being elected president of a predominantly white senior class. Martin Luther
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Martin Luther King Jr‚ the man with a dream‚ motivation‚ and will to overcome society’s biggest challenge‚ segregation‚ fought to bring equality to his nation that had become divided by race. His people followed him and believed that through his leadership he would make a change to his nation. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia and died on April 4‚ 1968 in Memphis‚Tennessee. He was a baptist minister and a Civil-Right activist and along with his wise words he
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what Jesus taught. Jesus taught many things like compassion‚ mercy‚ faith‚ and to endure suffering. Martin Luther King Jr. represented the values of what Jesus taught. Martin Luther King willingly endured suffering to gain freedom for his people. He showed us that our enemies can be dealt with compassionately and peacefully. Martin Luther King also loved his enemies just as Jesus had. Martin Luther King truly represents Jesus’ values. Accordingly‚ during the Civil Rights movement many African-American
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The introduction of the “I have A Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr. immediately sets the stage for what was indeed “the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” As shown in the book The Art of Public Speaking‚ by Stephen E. Lucas there are several qualities that the introduction of a speech should possess. These qualities are those of getting the attention and interest of your audience‚ reveling the topic itself‚ establishing credibility and goodwill‚ and finally previewing
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Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister‚ activist‚ and he was also a humanitarian‚ and he was also a leader in the African – American civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the cruel things that was happening in the world. Martin Luther king Jr. was born on January 15th in 1929 in Atlanta GA. He was also married to Coretta Scott King(1953-1968). Martin Luther King had 4 children named … Martin Luther King 3‚ Yolanda King‚ Bernice King‚ Dexter Scott King. Martin Luther
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Civil Rights Movement‚ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X fought for people whose rights were discriminated against. Malcolm X‚ and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reached high points in their life‚ with some help from family members and mentors who gave them courage for what they accomplished. When Malcolm X was in prison‚ for dealing drugs and stealing he went totally downhill‚ while he was in prison he learned a lot from his inmate. He taught him to like books‚ Malcolm checked out every book from
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a. I chose Martin Luther King‚ Junior’s speech. The name of this speech is “I have a Dream” b. I listened to this speech in Chinese when I was in the middle school. I was attracted by this title-“I have a Dream”. This time‚ I want to listen it again in English in order to feel the original feeling of this speech. c. First‚ I am impressed by the introduction part of this speech. The opening is a powerful one and can stir up the listeners’ passion. When I heard it‚ I really want to know what
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dreams‚ but the dream that Martin Luther King Jr. had surpass most and changed the course of history and the lives of the African American people. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most prominent African American civil rights leaders of his era. Beginning in 1955 King worked tirelessly to bring about social change and change the laws of the United States America to end the plight‚ despair and inequality that plagued the African American people. Martin Luther King Jr. King was the most popularized
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