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    Leader’s context and Actions:. Martin Luther King Jr. was a major catalyst for change when it came to the equality and social rights of African Americans, economically disadvantaged, and victims of injustice in the United States. He lived during a time when the United States was mainly segregated and African Americans weren’t treated as equals to white Americans. He lived through segregation and racism, fortunately, he was able to receive a high level of education which opened up to his mind to

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    . Martin Luther King Jr. never gave up. He always had time to do something right. He had a dream that everyone would respect each other. When Martin Luther King Jr. was alive, he changed the world by showing people that everyone is equal even though they have different skin color and have different races; Martin Luther King Jr. is an inspirational role model because he showed people it doesn’t matter what color an human is, that were all equal, and that we are all God’s children. Dr. King was

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    Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous historical figure; he was a motivational speaker and America’s most influential Civil rights Activists. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929. He was brought up around African American Baptist church; his father and grandfather both were pastors of the church. Martin father became a pastor when the death of his father in-law took place. He became a well known minster and was adopted the name Martin Luther King Sr., “in honor of the German Protestant

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    Martin Luther King Jr. On January,15,1929 in Atlanta, Georgia the most caring, strong, and brave man was born. This man was Martin Luther King Jr, Martin Luther King Jr. was mainly famous for starting the civil rights movement and peace. Dr. King had an interesting life and he accomplished many things like the march from Selma to Montgomery, the Rosa Parks bus boycott, and he fought for political and economic change. Dr. King had a great childhood and a loving, supporting family, but

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    educated with hard work and dedication. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor just like the three generations of his family. Martin Luther King Jr and Abraham Lincoln were civil rights influencers and great leaders. They fought for what they knew was right and motivated other people. These two people had the same idea in making the world a better place. Martin Luther King Jr was a huge supporter and influencer in Civil rights. Martin Luther King didn’t have an easy life to start, or ever

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    Perspective 1: Religion Seeing as Martin Luther King, Jr. was a pastor, it comes as no surprise to see he was passionate about religion. Specifically, how religion worked towards justice. In Pilgrimage to Nonviolence, he claims, “the Christian ought always to be challenged by any protest against unfair treatment of the poor, for Christianity is itself such a protest” (King, 46). Here, King believed Christians should stand with those oppressed individuals and work against their oppressors as it is

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    justified in their actions, even if they fought nonviolently for peace? Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi are two perfect example because they were two civil rights activist that fought nonviolently for peace. Even though some might say that Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi are non justified in their actions of breaking laws, more evidence proves that they are justified. To begin with, Martin Luther King Jr can be proven to be justified in breaking laws because the laws he broke

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only spoke with purpose but also with a style unlike any others. He was an inspirational speaker and a motivational leader. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., due to his importance in the civil rights movement of the 1950's and 1960's, motivated masses with his tremendous speeches and actions. Dr. King utilized his charisma and inspirational tactics to change the views and beliefs of a nation and to lead his people throughout their course of the

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    for many years before 1963. However, Martin Luther King Jr had a global goal to end racism and segregation. In the I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King Jr, the speech was given on August 28th, 1963 in front of countless African Americans fighting for their right to freedom. Martin Luther King Jr’s argument utilizes diction, imagery, and similes to demand that America needs to change the social norms that have developed over time. Martin Luther King Jr. uses strong diction to bring up the

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an amazing leader and was extremely brave because of what he did. He stood up for people when there was no one else to stand up for them. He was a main contributor to the life and world we live in today. He was the leader of Civil Rights movement for African Americans and made the now famous “I have a Dream Speech”. He lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott that abolished slavery in the transportation industry. He led the march to Selma, Alabama that helped

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