Malcolm X is evoked as one of the greatest and influential African American figures‚ at the same time degraded for the violence he provoked as well as his black supremacy teachings. Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ on the other hand‚ is recognized as the greatest influential character in the black Civil Rights Movement‚ with teachings of non-violent resistance and equal rights for blacks and whites. After spending several years in prison‚ Malcolm converted to the Muslim religion and utilized newspaper
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My Hero: Martin Luther King Inspirational‚ religious‚ oratory‚ patience‚ a martyr and a leader are words that describe my hero‚ Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King is highly recognized and remembered‚ not only by African Americans‚ but by all ethnicities. Although he is dead‚ he continues to linger in our hearts and minds. Even at school and in communities‚ he still lives on through the projects that are done about him; the celebrations in February; the holiday in his honor; and several streets
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MLK: The Influential Voice Approximately one hundred years after the Emancipation Proclamation‚ southern states continued to oppress African Americans. In 1954‚ the United States Supreme Court struck down the “separate but equal” doctrine which allowed racial segregation. This decision received attention world-wide. For ten years‚ various civil rights activists decided to protest the “separate but equal” doctrine hoping to make a change. Rosa Parks‚ Malcom X‚ Andrew Goodman‚ and others decided to
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Keithley 7th English 9 November 2 Martin Luther King Jr. “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice‚ suffering‚ and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”(brainyquotes.com) Human equality was not always a “thing” in the U.S there used to be slaves. After the Civil war‚ there was no slaves anymore after the union army won the war. this gave african americans a little bit more of freedom‚ but
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“ Luther was both a revolutionary and a conservative.” Evaluate this statement with respect to Luther’s response to the political and social questions of his day. This statement is dealing with Martin Luther‚ making changes and keeping some things the same‚ for his life with the Church and his practices in it. Luther had problems with corrupt Church practices‚ theological disputes‚ Christian Humanism‚ and Political Motives. Some examples of Martin Luther being revolutionary is the whole idea
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The speech “I have a dream” by Martin Luther King jr is the most compelling because he uses rhetorical devices to explain to people that everyone‚ black or white‚ deserve freedom. He broke many stereotypes of african americans‚ and told thousands of people how he felt. Most people didn’t think that anyone of his race would stand in front of a huge crowd and fight for freedom‚ only using his words‚ but his words spoke louder than any action could. As difficult as it already might’ve been to stand
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November 19‚ 2012 | Martin Luther King Jr. | Leader Assessment | | | Dawan Robinson Leadership 200 Dawan Robinson November 19‚ 2012 LEAD 200 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Biography Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15‚ 1929 and passed away April 4‚ 1968 in Atlanta‚ Georgia. He faced many challenges during the Civil Rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. had been assaulted several times by people on the streets. He received hundreds of phone calls‚ and letters‚ which was
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important in showing the varying views of both Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. The video makes it well evident that both men were striving for the same end result‚ which was “defeating white racism and empowering African Americans. However‚ as the video explains‚ while both men had the same destination in mind‚ they both sought different journeys to get there. Through an analysis of the PBS video‚ Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech‚ and several passages from The Autobiography of Malcolm
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The leader I chose was Martin Luther Jr. King. Martin Luther demonstrates all the necessary skills of a great leader. Martin Luther is often used in many essays as an inspirational leader he embodies all skills such as level headedness‚ peacefulness and is an ideal leader. Martin Luther King was a peaceful man with a goal of equality for African Americans. He could have easily chose to fight fire with fire but instead he made the decision to protest peacefully and respectfully. Although his tactics
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Martin Luther King was known for his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech and his brave and courageous words to help the society to accept the color people and have equal rights. Therefore‚ in this speech‚ “Beyond Vietnam”‚ Martin Luther King wants to persuade that war aren’t doing any justices for the country nor the country’s freedom. In this excerpt‚ Martin Luther King‚ with perseverance‚ he tries conveyed people that wealthy nation are defeating the poorer nations which that is not the best way
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