Martin Luther King and Malcolm X aimed toward a similar goal for blacks. Both wanted it to be realized by blacks and whites than blacks were not inferior to whites in any way. King and El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (The name Malcolm adopted after his visit to Mecca) respectively employed non-violent and aggressive (which is often times termed as violent) methods to achieve the common goal. King is associated with the Civil Rights‚ non-violent‚ passive leader in the struggle. Malcolm X is linked
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Martin Luther King Jr. once stated that “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience‚ but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” This means that if you want to judge a person‚ look to see how they act in times of trouble and hardship. Anyone can act calm when they’re doing nothing and everything’s all hunky dory. But only a good person can remain just as calm and positive in times of crisis and stress. “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
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A DRAMA WITHOUT WORDS? Martin Luther King Jr. said‚ “The only weapon that we have in our hands this evening is the weapon of protest. That’s all.” One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws‚ to not settle for mediocrity‚ to criticise their government by exploiting their freedom of expression and their right to protest. The duty of the youth is to challenge corruption and to even vindicate their liberty if worse comes to worse. Because if you don’t stand up for the things you don’t like
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against this evil. Among them were Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. While King wanted to solve the problem with peace‚ Malcolm knew the only way to solve the dispute was fighting
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I have the Faith‚ to Let Freedom Ring… Martin Luther King Jr gave a speech 50 years ago that would remain in people’s hearts forever. His speech was given on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. after the March on Washington on August 28th‚ 1963. In his famous “I have dream” speech Martin Luther King Jr used several literary terms. “Now is the time to lift our nations from the quicksand’s of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” This particular sentence is a metaphor
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MLK Jr. The 1960’s were full of hate crimes towards the black community‚ calling for action. Some believed action through violence would solve issues‚ others such as Martin Luther King Jr. believed in a future where all would be equal. He knew he could achieve this through non-violent protests. Today we live the present knowing the words of Dr. King are still very relevant to today’s society with the recent uprising of racial troubles and inequality among the people throughout the nation. King was
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Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr’s life has greatly influenced my life by giving more rights to blacks‚ using powerful words to get his message across‚and being non-violent.. Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr used nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christianity belief. It is pretty hard to be nonviolent when you see your own kind being tortured and killed constantly. Dr. King was a very strong man. Martin Luther King gave more rights to blacks. If he did not give this speech‚ then I would not be going
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One of the Freedom Fighters; Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929. He was an American clergyman‚ activist‚ and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. A Baptist minister‚ King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
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As A result of Martin Luther King Jr.’s activism‚ oratory skills‚ courage‚ dedication and imagination‚ he became the perfect icon in the Civil Rights movement among African-American. On April 4‚ 1968 king was assassinated while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine motel in Memphis. There was assassinations and racisms taking place. First John F. Kennedy was assassinated along with his brother‚ then later on Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Also in 1968 Sanitation workers strikes
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The unrivaled passion of the US’s Civil Rights Movement crafted some of the greatest speakers and leaders of mankind. These people led using the instruments of change: their words‚ in the form of speeches and letters. Martin Luther King Jr and Robert F. Kennedy gained fame in the movement for their unequaled eloquence through letters such as King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and Kennedy’s impromptu speech following King’s death. Everyone in the Civil Rights Movement strove for change but the way
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