Tatiana Zevallos 230-05 Mr. Klein TMLA Subject’s name: Juan Bravo Relationship: Grandfather Topic Discussed: Assassination of Martin Luther King Q: How old were you at the time of the assassination of Martin Luther King and where were you living? A:: I was 18 years old at the time and I was living
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His speech “I Have A Dream” tells us that people look at other people differently. Most people look at most people the way they see themself ’s. He had a DREAM‚ that white and colored people could eat together‚ play together‚ work together and live together. I believe he did what was right‚ many do not. He wanted a better life for children in the future. He sure helped many people change the way many families looked at each other. Martin did this for us we owe
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situations to allow his audience to understand that something still needs to be done. He feels‚ maybe if he says it enough times‚ people will actually do something about it‚ because the award he is receiving simply means nothing without action. To show that he will not give up until a change comes‚ he repeats the words “I refuse to accept” and goes on to tell of the excuses people use as why not to change. Martin Luther King Jr. believes that action will lead us down a road where love and hope await. Here
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Mohandas K. Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were two people who are very different but similar in many ways. When Dr.King was in college he learned about Gandhi‚ so Gandhi was like a teacher to Dr.King even if they never met. Both Gandhi and Dr.King wanted rights for their people. Dr. King followed Gandhi and started nonviolent protest against segregation as Gandhi did to achieve independence and rights in India. They were both educated‚ strong in public speaking‚ were brave and determined
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was an African American activist and leader who dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for coloured people in America. Grown up in a Baptist family‚ Christianity held a huge fascination for Martin Luther King‚ which is often reflected in his speeches. In 1964‚ he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his achievements in the struggle for equality and independence for coloured people. When receiving the award‚ Martin Luther King expresses his appreciation by a speech in Oslo. This speech is slightly
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in the U.S. Martin Luther King was a great leader who had very motivational speeches and never gave up to make people equal. Martin Luther King Jr Philosophy is about nonviolence and he just wants people to be equal. According to the King Center‚ King believed that “Rather‚ The Beloved Community was for him a realistic‚ achievable goal that could be attained by a critical mass of people committed to and trained in the philosophy and methods of nonviolence.” This quote shows Martin Luther King Jr
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I. Martin Luther King Jr wanted unity. 1. Dr. King wanted people of all races to work and live together in peace 2. Dr. King considered us all as brothers and sisters 3. Dr. King wanted all children regardless of race to be able to play together II. Martin Luther King Jr was able to address everyone equally. 1. Dr. King had amazing confidence when it came to addressing people who thought he was beneath him. 2. Dr. King also addressed
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As sure as the pendulum swings one way‚ it must swing the other. As sure as people yearn for freedom‚ they will rise against any obstacle to obtain freedom. In a world which subjectively denies the liberties granted in the constitution to a negro and oppresses a him for having a darker hue of skin‚ a unique individual who yearns for freedom like no other‚ Martin Luther King Jr.‚ arrives by birth on January 15th‚ 1929 in the towering city of Atlanta‚ Georgia. At the age of twenty-five‚ King finds
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creed--“We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are | •He didn’t want people judged | created equal.” | by the color of their skin‚ but | | by their character. | Speech was given on August 28th‚ 1963. | | | | He believed true freedom was people being treated equal. Blacks and | | Whites being afforded the same privileges. | | | | He believed for America to be a great nation‚ people had to stand side by | •He wanted equality in every | side as a nation built
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I am a morally strong‚ nice person who sees the good in people. The experience that I previously stated showed me that I was created for a purpose. We are all different people‚ but need to be shown the same level of respect. Martin Luther King Jr.‚” “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” I have decided to love myself for who I am. Much like Dr. King’s life purpose to instill a level of respect in all people and to love the person that you are‚ I have embraced that
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