The American civil rights movement had many leaders fighting for equal rights for all. Though when we talk about civil rights one name seems to stand out, Martin Luther King, JR.. He was one of three boys of a Baptist minister in the south. At an early age he learned first hand how black and white were treated differently. One moment that stood out in Martin's childhood was when he and his teacher were coming home for a debating contest that he had won, on the bus ride home his teacher and he had to give up their seat on the bus for a white passenger and stand for the rest of the ride home.1 For the young Martin this was a life changing moment in his life.
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they
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Martin want equals right for all no matter the color of their skin or the culture background they may have come from. With his approach to fighting for equal right much like Mahatma Gandhi of a nonviolent protest to those who are opposing you and your human rights when India gain its independence for Great Britain in the 1940s. Martina looked up to people like Gandhi who would used the nonviolent protest way to standup for their rights and freedom from their oppressors, he slaw this as the right way of going about standing up for equals right here in America. Martin thought the best way to go about it getting equals right for everyone was in nonviolent protests and boycotts of businesses that used and supported to use of segregation and discrimination. Because if they would have used violent instead of nonviolent protest they would have gotten no where with their causes.
Other African Americans felt the same way and inspired Martin to pursue in his life work and calling in the fight for equal right for all. One on this people and moment during the civil right movement that inspired Martin was when Rosa parks refuses to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger. Their are many moment during the civil rights moment that help to inspired Martin Luther King Jr. and other to standup and let their voice be
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did during the civil right moment and how far we have come because of people like him and those he inspired to stand together for equal right for all. It would be a great honor and would further Americas fight for equal right for all no matter their race be having Martin Luther King Jr on the updated $20. Bill. Because of all Martin Luther king Jr. has done for the country and all that he represents to the Whole civil rights movement and to how far we have come as a country and as a people in general. With out Martin who know we would be as far as with equal rights and equal opportunities for all. Martin Lither King Jr. and those who stood up with him and by his side help to open the doors for many generations. I think by have him on the $20 bill it will help remind us how far we have come and how much work it took to get here. Also how much more work is still needs to be done so we can in some ways put race behind us a move forward as just Americans no matter what color our skin may be. Because like Martin and many others have side it the man on the inside that counts not the color of the skin on the outside, A man action and
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders to ever live. Through his empowering speeches, he made a huge impact on the world for the equality of all races. Throughout King’s life, he showed everyone how he believed equality should be acquired. With his peaceful protests and amazing speeches, he influenced people both during his time and after he passed. Many believe that King’s work in the Civil Rights Movement was the final push that America needed to finally respect people no matter their skin color.
Black Americans needed a Martin Luther King, but above all America needed him. The significant qualities of this special man cannot be underestimated nor taken for granted. Within a span of 13 years from 1955 to his death in 1968 he was able to expound, expose, and extricate America from many wrongs. His tactics of protest involved non-violent passive resistance to racial injustice. It was the right prescription for our country, and it was right on time. Hope in America was waning on the part of many Black Americans, but Martin Luther King, Jr. provided a candle along with a light. He also provided this nation with a road map so that all people could locate and share together in the abundance of this great democracy.
The Civil Rights Movement changed American Democracy today in its fight against racial segregation and discrimination. We still see racial discrimination today, but we don’t see much racial segregation. People like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, and A Philip Randolph led the Civil Rights Movement with their abilities to coordinate and connect people. They fought for equality among men and women of all colors and religions.
On April 4th, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, an event that would change history forever occurred. That was the day James Earl Ray assassinated the driving force of the Civil Rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. It shook the nation, as the man who was planning on bringing peace and racial harmony in the United States was killed in an instant. He was probably the most influential scapegoat in American history, setting out to create equality for all races in America. There were many extremist white-based groups which detested the idea of equality, believing that whites were superior over all, groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Martin Luther King did not back down when groups like the KKK harassed him; he used their hate against them and allowed it to thrust him forward for the sake of bettering his cause and pushing towards racial equality. In the end, Martin Luther King was assassinated for his passion and beliefs; his hard work paid off because after his death, there was at least legal racial equality in the U.S. His bravery and strength
Martin Luther King’s Jr. plan’s before he started with the civil right movement was to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a preacher. Then he started seeing all the mistreatment that was surrounding him and felt he had to stand up for his people. He was still preaching but he was also involved in the movement. So the day came when there was a big protest and saw it as the best moment to stand and speak out about the issue of segregation.
Throughout all the great civil rights leaders, I personally believe that Martin Luther King was the greatest of them all. What king achieved during the little over a decade that he worked in civil rights was remarkable. "There are few men of whom it can be said their lives changed the world" from wikipedia. Using Mohanda Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence King gained the power of many citizens respect which lead him in success in, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Birmingham Protest March, and breaking the barrier to allow black people vote rights.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of his time. He saw that segregation was wrong and decided to do something about it. He endured through hard times, all the while working to better the lives of others. With his help many people began to take a stand against the racial inequality and injustice against African Americans. He left a lasting impact and improved the lives of thousands living in America and changed the future for those yet to come.
The racial discrimination and racial oppression phenomenon was still very serious. Negros were still second-class citizens, struggling in the bottom of the society, living in poverty, learning inferior education. In this situation, Negros launched a massive civil rights movement. Martin Luther King is one of the most outstanding leaders. He delivered the famous speech on August 28,1963, in Washington.
The Civil Rights Movement is one of the most important events of the history of the United States. Although many people contributed to this movement, Martin Luther King, Jr., is widely regarded as the leader of the movement for racial equality. Growing up in the Deep South, King saw the injustices of segregation first hand. King’s studies of Mahatma Ghandi teachings influenced his views on effective ways of protesting and achieving equality. Martin Luther King’s view on nonviolence and equality and his enormous effect on the citizens of America makes him the most influential person of the twentieth century.
Martin Luther King Jr. is considered the formative figure in the modern fight for the civil rights movement and fought for racial equality with something much stronger than tolerance. He fought for the equal rights for all people of every background. Being a leader of racial equality and spoke up for the wrong doing of society, but also the peoples' actions towards making America a better place and equal opportunity. The reason he is so unique is because he was non-violent in his goals. King had great moral and philosophical purposes by speaking out in the public of the conflicts that was going on during that time and finding ways to overcome those conflicts in a peaceful
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great civil rights leader who gave his life in the name of freedom. The work of Martin Luther King, Jr. goes further than establishing peaceful social change strategies, he shaped America into the free country it is today. Before his protests in the south blacks, were treated like second rate citizens. It was uncommon to see blacks and whites using the same public restroom, or drinking from the same water fountain. Dr. King created a legacy that carried on far beyond his death. He had a dream that blacks and whites could live together in peace, free of segregation.
A small number of people throughout history have had the opportunity to influence a nation of people, change their lives, and be a true symbol hope. The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has and will forevermore inspire how American society views equality. Dr. King was a religious leader and Civil-Rights activist in America when segregation was threatening the nation's stability. Looking back at King's life, it can be seen how he portrayed his goals for equality, enabled the country to rally against discrimination by becoming a martyr, and created a legacy for future generations of Americans to follow.
Martin Luther King Jr was one of the most beloved and one of the most hated men of his time. The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is embodied in these two simple words: equality and nonviolence. He believed that Gandhi’s method of nonviolent resistance was the key to overcoming evil (The Archive, 1968). King was involved in many nonviolent protests including the Montgomery bus boycott, The Albany movement, and the Birmingham campaign. He also wrote many speeches and writings that changed the way people thought about others. In one of his most famous speeches, I Have A Dream, King says, “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” He is basically saying that anger and revenge will actually do the opposite of setting you free. The hatred in your heart will never satisfy
“His moral leadership stirred the conscience of the nation and helped bring about the nation and helped bring about the passage of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964.” This shows that all the work and effort Martin put in changing the nation payed off. He brung over hundreds of people together to fight for freedom and he delivered his I Have a Dream speech. As stated, “...Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill…” This reveals that Martin wanted everyone to be free. He wanted everyone to be equal no matter the color of their skin. To sum it up, Martin had a dream to get freedom and we got it.
From 1954 to 1968, African-Americans in the United States fought with great strength so they could have the right to vote. Not only this, but they also fought for equal rights and the end of segregation. To achieve this multiple activists lead people to fight against this. However, the one that brought incredible change and a great fight was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.