Category: Historical Figures

Of all the works composed in the epistolary genre, the “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is, perhaps, the best-known and the most inspiring one. Written by Martin Luther King, Jr. after he had been arrested for the march in Birmingham, the letter appeals directly to the clergy in an attempt to mend the rift created by…

Public figures that participated in changing the course of the history of nations deserve admiration and respect. One of the leaders that I chose as an exemplar hero is Martin Luther King Jr., an activist who inspired and was actively engaged in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Although the Thirteens Amendment…

Table of Contents Summary Definition of Terminologies Discussion of the Speech in Public Schools Current Relevance of the Speech References Summary The speech “I have a dream” by Martin Luther King narrated with empathy and wisdom American’s long fight for fairness. In the first part of the speech, he noted that he had a dream,…

Table of Contents Introduction Civil Rights Movement The equality and the absence of discrimination Present situation Conclusion Woks cited Introduction Discrimination is the core problem in the United States, but in recent years people became more tolerant, and sharp conflicts do not exist in society anymore. Black people became equal members of the American society…

“I Have a Dream” is one of the most famous and frequently cited public speeches of modern times. It was conveyed by a remarkable orator and activist, Martin Luther King, who became an icon and a prominent leader in the struggle against discrimination in the United States and across the world. “I Have a Dream”…

Cause and Effect in MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Martin Luther King’s (MLK) “Letter from Birmingham Jail” remains one of the most profound and poignant speeches ever produced. Addressing the contempt that the members of the clergy had for MLK’s endeavor at promoting the idea of nonviolent resistance, the letter is a perfect specimen of…

The speech was to give the Black people hope that one day there will be no discrimination, but till then, they will have to fight for their rights. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech explains America’s long history of racial injustice and invites his audience to hold their country to its own…

Table of Contents Introduction Just and Unjust Laws There is No Time for Waiting Oppression Reference Introduction Justice is a principle according to which people receive what they deserve. In ethics, as well as in legal and political philosophy, justice occupies a central position. The government, as well as society, are tasked to achieve this…

I have chosen the speech of Martin Luther King I Have a Dream for the analysis, as it is on the top of the ranking list. Martin Luther King is a widely known politician, who wanted to bring the equality to the American society and make the United States a pleasant place for all nations…

Introduction Racial segregation, as a systemic effort to make African-Americans subordinate, was one of the critical problems of the US. Such a position denied equal access of African-Americans to public services and limited their rights. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X are the most prominent ministers and proponents of the struggle against racial segregation. While…