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    My person is about Martin Luther King Jr. Martinwas an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 through 1968. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using the tactics of nonviolence and civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs and inspired by the nonviolent activism of Mahatma. Martin Luther King Jr is an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson

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    history‚ given by Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential men in history. The assassination of this great figure shook the nation to its roots. He is now remembered today through the national holiday‚ Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Biography) Martin Luther King Jr. was born in January 15‚ 1929‚ in Atlanta‚ Georgia and was given the name Michael Luther King Jr. When he was thirteen‚ his grandfather (whom King was very close with) passed away. After this traumatic experience King attempted suicide

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an amazing leader and activist for the American civil rights movement. He did not only stand up for African American rights he stood for equality and love. Through the tuff trials and tribulations‚ he marched with love and for one main purpose which was for to unite all creeds and have equal right despite the pigment of our skin. What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did was influential‚ incomprehensible and inspiring to see and hear about. Even though some of Dr. Martin Luther

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    Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Martin Luther KingJr. and Malcolm X were very important to our country’s history. They are revolutionary men. They fought battles against a bigoted nation. They fought for what they believed was right. The two gentlemen however fought very different battles although they seem to be fighting the same prejudice. If you ask anyone today‚ that remembers the movement‚ ‘Who was Malcolm X and Martin Luther KingJr? The opinions you will hear will

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    that all men are created equal." (Martin Luther King) The other‚ a man who spoke of a violent revolution‚ which would bring about radical change for the black race. "Anything you can think of that you want to change right now‚ the only way you can do it is with a ballot or a bullet. And if you ’re not ready to get involved with either one of those‚ you are satisfied with the status quo. That means we ’ll have to change you." (Malcom X) While Martin Luther King promoted non-violence‚ civil rights

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    Kent Nguyen Martin Luther King Jr. Shaping a Nation Martin Luther King Jr. is the most influential person because of what he accomplished in his life. From his March on Washington‚ to his famous “ I Have a Dream ” speech. What he did‚ shaped a nation into a new era. Here is some information about Martin Luther King Jr. himself. He was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia and died on April 4‚ 1968 in Memphis‚ Tennessee. He was an American Baptist minister‚ activist‚ humanitarian‚ and leader

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    Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech “I Have a Dream” on August 28‚ 1963. Malala Yousafzai delivered her Nobel Peace Prize speech on October 10‚ 2014. Though their speeches may have been given 51 years apart‚ their goal of equality and rights of all people remain constant. Both influential people have faced discrimination and abuse of power‚ then which has resulted in risks for the people their defending‚ but still have hope and goals to restore the inequality they are fighting against. Malala

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    Martin Luther KingJr. The Great Communicator Dr Martin Luther KingJr. was born on Tuesday ‚ January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta Georgia (Nobel Prize). Both his father and grandfather were baptist preachers who have been actively involved in the civil rights movement. (Nobel Prize). Watching his father and grand father preach and being key speakers for aposing racism ‚ this laid the gound work for Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. to be one of the greatest communicators and people of all time. Dr. Kings

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    Martin Luther KingJr. was perhaps one of the most influential person of our time. As the father of modern civil rights movement‚ Dr.Martin Luther kingJr.‚ is recognized around the world as a symbol of freedom and peace. Born January 15‚ 1929‚ King was the son of an Atlanta pastor. King accomplished many achievements during his life. He graduated from Morehouse as a minister in 1948 and went on to Crozer Theological seminary in Chester‚ Pa.‚ where he earned a divinity degree. After that King went

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    Malcolm X vs Martin Luther King JR During the 1960s African Americans we fighting to gain their equal rights in the United States. Two of the main leaders during the civil rights movement were Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. They both had different approaches toward their same goal of equal rights for African Americans. Martin Luther King Jr’s philosophy made the most sense in the 1960s because of his thoughts towards improving the economy in African American communities‚ his nonviolent approach

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