Martin Luther King Jr

Transcendentalists were writers during the American Renaissance taking place during 1830 to 1865. These transcendentalist writers believe in the notion that our minds go deeper than they think. They constantly looked for the deeper meaning of life, usually isolating themselves from society. Often times they would in these deeper meanings by means of nature. Henry…

The Civil Rights Movement was a time of great change for America. Soldiers were returning home from World War II and the economy was booming. During this time African Americans were starting to fight for the rights as United States citizens. While there were people like Malcolm X, who were encouraging violence towards whites and…

During the Civil Rights Movement, there were many people who tried to bring attention and awareness to the issue at hand. Two very famous people who brought awareness and attention to the Civil Rights Movement were Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X. Both of these men were fighting for equal rights but their…

“1 am in Birmingham because injustice is here“. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. relates coming to Birmingham to how Apostle Paul went to Tarsus to carry out the gospel of Jesus. Dr. King’s mission was to carry out the gospel of freedom. “I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what…

This particular telling of the life of Martin Luther King Junior begins with the story of how he joined the Baptist Church at 5 years old. At that age he was called ‘M.L.’ by those who knew him best. Oates goes on to explain the world in which M.L. was raised. He was born into…

With the limited success of Albany still fresh on his mind, King contemplated his next steps in September of 1962. Despite enduring a beating during a speaking engagement and watching bedlam break out at Ole Miss as a Negro student sought enrollment, King turned down a six figure salary and committed himself fully to the…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist who played a big role in the American civil rights movement in the 1950’s. He was unfortunately assassinated for his beliefs that all men were created equal. Dr. King fought hard for the quality of African Americans through peaceful protest. It was through his efforts that…

Among the popular activists in the history of America are Martin Luther King Junior and Malcolm X. The two have been documented in historical studies relating to human rights and racism, appearing in the front line. However, the two activists depicted varied ideologies and approaches to human rights in the 1960s. Their varied ideologies can…

Before analyzing this article written by Martin Luther King Jr, it is reasonable to define the context of the situation. This letter was written on April 16, 1963 and addressed to several clergy men. These same men have previously criticized the actions of Dr. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), during their protests…

Martin Luther King was a civil rights leader who called for the end of racial desegregation in Birmingham. King and his associated spearheaded sit-ins, on violent protests, marches, and conflicts with the aim of raising awareness concerning the injustices that were being committed towards the blacks. The direct non-violent action aimed to call for an…