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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from Martin Luther King‚ Jr. who was an American Baptist minister and the leader of the Civil Rights Movement. He was known for the advancement of civil rights using a nonviolent action on his beliefs. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia. He lived with his parents‚ siblings‚ and as well as his grandparents. His name was supposed to be Michael King Jr.‚ after his dad but after their trip from Germany‚ his father added Luther to his name and the name Martin Luther
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the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was just or unjust? Martin Luther King Jr. was standing outside on the balcony giving one of his famous speeches and then it happened. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4th‚ 1968 by a man named James Earl Ray. After the news got out about Martin Luther King Jr. getting shot to death‚ black activist around the southern parts of the United States rioted and protested in the streets. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was unjust because
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Martin Luther King Jr.: The Dream of a Life Time Third Draft Kody A. Burwinkle Many people thought that segregation was perfectly fine but Martin Luther King Jr. was not one of them. Martin had many dreams to over through segregation and he did it. The patriotic dream of Martin Luther King Jr. possessed was full of hope that all Americans would be looked upon equal by all. Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero to many people across the US. His dad’s name is Martin Luther King Sr. His mom’s name is
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Dadoa Mr. McFarland 15 June 2013 English 1A White Privilege “ I look to the day when people will not be judged by the color of the skin‚ but by the content of their character ” - Martin Luther King Jr. This is a phrase heard by more than two million Americans on August 28‚1963‚ in the speech ‘ I have a dream’ and since‚ then it has travelled through millions of heads and thoughts in the world. Dr. king Jr. dreamed of America‚ a place where the colors of black and white would
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Martin Luther King Jr- He began his career as a baptist preacher . He dedicated his life to achieving equality and justice for all Americans of all colors. King believed that peaceful refusal to obey unjust law was the best way to bring about social change. King was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi´s success with non-violent activism . on December 1‚ 1955 Rosa Parks ‚ an afrikan American woman was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man . here is when the Montgomery bus boycott
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the time of conflict regarding segregation in the South during the 20th century‚ Martin Luther King Jr. was the right man at the right time to fight for equality for African Americans. Segregation was the major issue in the South. It technically ended during the 19th century‚ but equality was still a major issue during the 20th century (Martin Luther King Jr: Fighting For Equal Rights In America). Martin Luther King Jr. had a lot of success in his fight for equality‚ but went down a very tough road
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In the Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech‚ Martin Luther King is accepting the Nobel Peace Prize but realizing that people are suffering. He presents his speech by using examples‚ analogies‚ and the repetition of words‚ figurative language and inductive and deductive reasoning. Martin Luther King specific purpose of the speech was to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. He is talking for other people (men and women) over the world that suffers racial injustice. He reminds people that there is hope
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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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hasn’t discovered something that he will die for‚ he isn’t fit to live” (qtd. by “Martin Luther King Quotes”). 205 feet away‚ James Earl Ray lined up his Remington pump rifle and took meticulous aim. Suddenly‚ he fired multiple times‚ but it took only one bullet to pierce the neck and sever the life of one of the most influential people America has ever seen. On April 4th‚ 1968‚ Martin Luther King‚ Jr. was assassinated. King was born on January 15‚ 1929‚ in Atlanta‚ Georgia (Jakoubek 10). He graduated
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