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Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were raised in different environments. King grew up in a safe middle-class household. while Malcolm X came from a hapless place. Despite the different upbringings. they were both black and had a dream. but unluckily ne’er lived to see it go true. However. both work forces had become…

Throughout history, several important speeches have highlighted the importance of our freedoms, liberty, and national unity. Notable among these speeches are John F. Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” and Martin Luther King Junior’s “I Have a Dream.” Although these speeches share some similarities, they also differ in terms of style, target audience, and subject matter. Both speeches…

Both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Niccolo Machiavelli were prominent individuals during their respective historical eras. Dr. King was a revered leader who ardently campaigned against racism and segregation in the civil rights movement, whereas Machiavelli, an Italian diplomat and political philosopher, became renowned for his political doctrines and writings. Although both categorized as…

American was synonymous to the word ‘segregation’ before the 1960s. The blacks (mainly the African Americans) were oppressed to the core. The condition would have been the same, had there not been historic personalities like Martin Luther; discrimination would have blackened the entire nation.   Discrimination prevailed in schools, job places, government offices and in…

Both Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X were significant individuals in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King delivered his famous words of peace, expressing his dream for a nation that would finally embody the ideals of equality and justice for all. He stated, “I have a dream, a dream that one day…

1. Peter J. Ling, Martin Luther King, Jr. New York: Routledge, 2002 Being a traditional biographical narration, P. Ling’s book has several important advantages, which distinguishes it from other literature on Martin Luther King, Jr.  Author demystifies King without debunking him. For instance, Ling depicts a leader who had no equal but many critics. Throughout…

Martin Luther King Jar’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” is a compelling letter that states his points of view and beliefs of segregation and racial injustice while persuading important clergymen of defending “direct action” against segregation for all African Americans. I will also discuss how DRP. King uses the use of ethos, pathos, and logos…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” on April 16, 1963. The logical and well put together letter was written as a response to a statement in the newspaper, which was written by some clergymen. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was writing the letter in order to defend his organization’s nonviolent…

Caoimhe Gillin The world is a crazy place and has evolved from so little, into a gigantic world. This world is full of amazing technology, the works of creative minds, and good people. If anything we should be spared by aliens because of the huge milestones the human race has embarked on. Though coming together…

There are some traits that make good leaders, one of which is drive. Drive is a trait in most leaders that is composed of five parts including achievement, ambition, energy, tenacity, and initiative. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had all these components of drive and many other attributes of a leader. It is evident that…