Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King JR day? by:Alicicamarie Arevalo Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King JR day? Was it because his speech or his death? He showed that all colors are equal. Women and men should be treated as one. Martin Luther King JR is an interesting man‚ he stopped segregation‚ judgement and seperation. Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King JR we ask. Martin Luther King JR said what he thinks‚ meaning
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“ I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right‚ temporarily defeated‚ is stronger than evil triumphant.” said by Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ who was a leader of American Civil Rights Movement. Dr.King leadership toward racial equality walked with his flowers in a path of nonviolence for a greater future. When I was young‚ I grew up with Dr.King’s teachings. I am inspired by his success and his endurance. I am also fascinated by how his
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Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. By: Karim Murray Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia. The Kings named their son Michael Luther King Jr. after his father‚ Michael Luther King. Before long‚ his family called the baby M.L. M.L.’s father was a pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. He grew up hearing Bible stories at home and at church. M.L. enjoyed music and memorizing songs. He loved learning new words. M.L. exclaimed‚ “When I grow up‚ I’m
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A reformer who sought to change the ways of the Catholic Church was Martin Luther (1483-1546). Instead‚ he created a new branch of Christianity called Protestantism. He created this branch and also created new music to go along with it. One of his best known chorales is Ein feste Burg est unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress is Our God). This chorale set the framework for his branch of Christianity. The chorale he composed was so well-known that future composers used it in their pieces as well. This includes
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happened in the sixteenth century because of various reasons and circumstances. The role of Martin Luther can be considered as the breakthrough in the sense that he challenged the contemporary religious practice and contributed for the initiation of socio-cultural‚ religious as well as political rebel. “Martin Luther (1483-1546)‚ a German monk and teacher of theology‚ who set off the chain reaction we know as the reformation” (Coffin et al‚ 400). Martin Luther’s quest for justice became an inspiration
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the renowned Henry David Thoreau and built upon the freedoms of speech‚ press‚ and assembly‚ civil disobedience is used worldwide by citizens to voice themselves to the government. Breaches of law have not only been prominent in Thoreau’s era‚ Martin Luther King Jr.’s era‚ but now‚ in current opposition against President Trump’s inauguration. As with every controversy‚ civil disobedience is met with two conflicting sides: is it wrong to break a law in any circumstance or should citizens be allowed
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An important leader of the Reformation was a German Monk named‚ Martin Luther. Luther was born in 1483 in Eisleben‚ Saxony. As a young man‚ he was enrolled into the University of Erfurt‚ one of the oldest and best distinguished universities in Germany. In four years‚ he received his M.A. and B.A. degrees. Luther was caught in a severe thunderstorm and vowed to become a monk if he survived. When he did escape the storm‚ he kept his vow. In 1510‚ he visited Rome‚ which was the center of the Catholic
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speech “I have a dream” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‚ the topic of equal rights for black and white people is discussed. The author do this through stating that segregation is not still going to be a problem and that the United States will be in peace. He mentioned that the country would accepted the idea of equality but this should be achieved slowly over a long period of time. Moreover‚ he talked about his goal of unification like brothers and sisters. Martin Luther King ends his speech by saying
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Dreaming About Freedom Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech is one of the most successful and most legendary speeches in United States history. Martin Luther King Jr. was a masterful speaker‚ who established a strong command of rhetorical strategies. By his eloquent use of ethos‚ logos‚ and pathos‚ as well as his command of presentation skills and rhetorical devices‚ King was able to persuade his generation that "the Negro is not free" (King 1). His speech became the rallying cry for
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Martin Luther King‚ Jr. Student Name Institution Famous Deeds of Martin Luther King‚ Jr.Change is the single permanent thing in this world. Time passes‚ events happen and soon they are forgotten‚ but some people leave permanent marks on history and the life of others. People who leave marks are said to be famous. These people have the courage to dream‚ change the lives of others‚ and have the capacity to accept the new and escape the old. One such person is Martin Luther King‚ Jr. born Michael
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