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This paper provides a discussion of Martin Luther King and civil disobedience based on King's views he expressed to the white local clergy in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" after they asked him to discontinue his protests in the city.

Tags:Civil Rights, racism, riots, Constitution, Thoreau, Gandhi, non-violent resistance, moral law, injustice

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This paper compares the philosophies of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X as civil rights activists. It looks at the differences in their methods, King's belief in civil disobedience and nonviolence and Malcolm X's belief in the use of aggressive action violence. It also looks at the committment of both to social change and considers the challenges that current civil rights leaders face.

Tags:Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., civil disobedience, Nation of Islam, non-violence, civil rights

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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech as presented in Mary Louise Pratt's essay "Arts of the Contact Zone." The paper gives a brief description of King's life and the impact his speech had on the civil rights movement. The reviewer defines Pratt's term "autoethnographic text" which was used in the essay to describe the speech. The paper then outlines and analyzes King's speech, using quotations. The paper concludes by stating that King felt black and white Americans had far more commonalities than differences.

From the Paper
"Martin Luther King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963, during a massive march calling for black civil rights. King was a Baptist minister who worked tirelessly for civil rights until his assassination in 1968. King's speech helped mobilize the black community to work for civil rights and helped show the white community just what blacks faced in terms of segregation, bigotry, and prejudice. It also is an excellent example of the art of the contact zone - specifically how different groups can view the same experience with very different eyes."

Tags:Martin, Luther, King, Mary, Louise, Pratt, I, Have, a, Dream, Arts, of, the, Contact, Zone

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A paper on the influence and thoughts of Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights movement and beyond.

Tags:martin, luther, king

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This paper discusses how Martin Luther King's nonviolent message is often misunderstood by those fully embroiled in black politics. It examines how the lenses of faith and love can help us better to understand the message and philosophy of Martin Luther King. The paper also briefly compares and contrasts Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.

Table of Contents:
Why Martin Luther King is Misunderstood
What is Love?
How did Martin Luther King evoke Fear?
How did Martin Luther King transform Society?
Conclusion

From the Paper
"When one examines Martin Luther King's actions and methods through the lens of love and faith it is easier to understand his philosophy. He was not a complete pacifist as many believe and was appalled at the atrocities that blacks had to endure. He felt that it was acceptable to defend yourself, especially when one's loved ones were threatened. His underlying reason for pursuing his dream was out of love for the black people. His faith gave him the ability to exude a confidence that was transferred to the crowd. It was love and faith that plummeted Mr., King to develop his plan that would help change the image of black Americans. Malcolm X saw the differences that King made with his philosophy based on faith and love,. Martin Luther King's methods taught the world that they could live together in a less colorblind world."

Tags:Malcolm X, civil rights, non-violence

Abstract
This paper takes a look at Martin Luther King, Jr. and Antigone, both famous for their acts of civil disobedience. Their motives and methods, millennia apart are compared and contrasted in this essay. The author first defines civil disobedience and provides brief backgrounds of both King and Antigone. The paper then discusses their motives for knowingly committing civil disobedience which, in the case of Antigone, was punishable by death. The author notes that both King and Antigone, eventually died for their causes and by doing so, achieved their goals of being feted and esteemed as heroes.

From the Paper
"It is possible to protest a curfew law, for example, by trespass or illegal assembly. A law against posting garage sale signs in public might conceivably be protested by violating a doggie leash law in front of city hall. In general those engaged in civil disobedience are non-violent and are willing to peacefully surrender to police authority and go to jail. The disobedience can range from minimal to acts on a large scale, organized, synchronized and subsidized."

Tags:civil rights, civil defiance, greek mythology

Abstract
The paper discusses the life of Martin Luther King and his contribution to society. The paper concludes that, as a result of King's efforts, the Civil Rights Movement plunged forward, and accomplished much in the way of rights, rights for minorities, for the poor, and for victims of war.

From the Paper
"King himself was a humble man, once quoted as saying, "I am fundamentally a clergyman, a Baptist Preacher," and preach is what he did most of his life (Lischer, 1997, 1). King is often recognized by his "I have a dream" speech, given during the Civil Rights Movement, a speech that called to action all those that would sit idly by and allow racial discrimination to permeate even modern society. Many people admire King for his courageous endeavors and faith. Lischer (1997) admires the works of King, referring to him in some ways as a divine preacher, stating King "occupies a place in the hierarchy of the divine cosmos as the one who is authorized to proclaim God's lordship over other powers" (p. 17). Such words are not to be taken lightly"

Tags:civil, rights, leaders

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This paper examines the topic of Martin Luther King Jr, the civil rights campaigner's assassination in 1968 and how thirty-four years after his death, King's assassination still remains controversial. It shows how King was a volatile and frightening figure to the white community and to the many blacks who did not agree with his violent policies. It evaluates the circumstantial evidence surrounding his shooting and the evidence in the trial of James Earl Ray, accused of shooting King. It assesses some of the surrounding theories such that Ray was really a "front man," working for someone else. The author concludes that there are too many unanswered questions, and too much controversy surrounding the assassination to leave it alone and certainly unsolved.

From the Paper
"The entire investigation surrounding the assassination seems to have been bungled and set up to frame Ray. There had been death threats against King before his fateful visit to Memphis, but he only had two police guards at the time of the shooting, reduced from eight, and one of them was absent due to a "mysterious threat." Even King's own family now believes Ray did not shoot King, Jr. and justice has not been served. "'Having met with James Earl Ray, I believe and my family believes this man is innocent,' King told reporters after the March 27 meeting. 'This visit has long been anticipated. This visit for me was a spiritual experience'" (Overbeck)."

Tags:blacks, whites, ray, trial, civil, rights

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The paper discusses how Martin Luther King, Jr. made a difference in the lives of people in the 1900's and he continues to affect the lives of people today as they are motivated by his life. The paper describes how Martin Luther King, Jr. was a husband, a father, a minister, a leader, an author, and an inspirational speaker. The paper asserts that Martin Luther King, Jr. changed America through his actions and his faith in the American dream.

From the Paper
""History is indeed made up of significant events which shape our future and outstanding leaders who influence our destiny" (Sylester). Martin Luther King, Jr. made a difference in the lives of people in the 1900's and he continues to affect the lives of people today as they are motivated by his life. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a husband, a father, a minister, a leader, an author, and an inspirational speaker. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed America through his actions and his faith in the American dream. The first place to start in recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. is to look at his life. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 19, 1929 into a..."

Tags:king, dream, civil rights

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This paper compares the lives of two very well-known leaders of civil rights in America, namely, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. The paper explores their similarities and differences with regards to their upbringing, philosophies and strategies. It also discusses the effects these two leaders had on racism and American society.
Introduction
The Emergence
The Philosophy
The Past Effects the Future
The Legacy
The Last Days

From the Paper
"Near the end of their lives, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X's beliefs became more similar. Malcolm X corrected himself after his break with the Black Muslim movement. He now emphasized unity and change through black pride and respect for oneself rather than through hate and revenge. Dr. King, on the other hand, became somewhat angry at the lack of progress made on equality. He started promoting non-violent sabotage, which including blocking the normal functioning of government. At one time, Malcolm X actually wanted "to join forces with King and the progressive elements of the Civil Rights Movement," (pg. 262 Malcolm X: The Man and His Times)."

Tags:civil, rights, racism, movement, philosophy