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    There was no unity‚ no one to rally the hearts and minds of blacks and whites alike. But then a pastor from Montgomery Alabama leaded the largest civil rights boycott against busses to date. Through his soothing voice and outstanding charisma‚ Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the strongest and most influential civil rights activists. But he was not alone in his drive for equality. There were others fighting for the same cause. One of those zealots was a man named Malcolm Little (later ditched his “slave

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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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    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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    Ryan Knutson Writ 101 Professor Jill Davis February 16 2014 On August 28 1963‚ the one hundred anniversary of president Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation‚ Reverend Martin Luther King delivered the now famous “I have a Dream” speech at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Dr. King wasn’t just a man who gave a speech. He was a man with a dream and in that dream‚ he set a tone that would ring in America for the rest of history. This speech brought to the minds of many inattentive

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    Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist who left a legacy behind with numerous of speeches‚ dedication to equality‚ and a determination to unite our citizens. In Atlanta Georgia‚ 1929‚ Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King gave birth to a legend Michael “MartinLuther King Jr. On January 15. Born after Willie and before Alfred‚ Martin was active within his surroundings which included following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a church going young man

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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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    Everyone has opinions‚ and anyone can change the world with a speech. I think Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr’s dream was realized. He changed and inspired the world‚ the nation‚ America. In my story I’m going to be explaining some reasons and statements that changed America. There is no longer segregation in public schools. Black and whites can go to the same school together. They don’t have to be separated. Both are allowed to us the same things bathrooms‚ water fountains‚ and even the bus. We can

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    Both Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were important figures in Civil Rights and race equality‚ and both were active in the same time era. However‚ despite advocating for the same idea (rights for African Americans)‚ Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X had very different ideas on how exactly they would try to establish their ideas and expand their base of followers/supporters. This paper is to define their differences and similarities‚ while providing some background into both Malcolm X’s and

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    Martin Luther King Jr. vs. Malcolm X Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X both fought for the same goal‚ but had different ways of achieving this goal. They both fought against civil rights and were leaders in the civil rights movement. The way they were brought up is a good explanation for their differences; King was brought up in a wealthy family‚ while X was raised in the ghetto to a poor family. Both fought against unfair laws‚ Social Discrimination‚ and Racial segregation‚ but they

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    The Beowulf of the 20th Century: Martin Luther King Jr. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the character of Beowulf? Perhaps a fictional warrior that was a hero to the people of his country? How about someone that "achieved glory before death"? These are just two of many characteristics of the extraordinary character of Beowulf. According to the Mirriam-Webster dictionary‚ a hero can be defined as "a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities".

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