His peaceful resistance and his ability to arouse Žlon in whites as well as blacks made him one of the most outstanding black leaders in the world. ... Walk with me into a new dignity King said to the black citizens of Montgomery (Scott, p. 305). ... In 1965 King led a drive in Selma, Alabama, to register black voters. Racist whites protesting the drive met the blacks with violence. ... Now in a time of violent, racial unrest, we need a man like King more than ever....

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What elements did Blacks have to accomplish their goals? Inventions, Politics, Jobs all the way back to the motherland Black History has been going on for years and years. ... The things I would like to specifically talk about what black history means to me are courage, attitude, and responsibility. Blacks had a lot of courage back in then and they had to if they wanted any changes to go down or equal rights. ... As a summary, Blacks had to follow guidelines to stay strong , alive, and keep their heads up for the best to come. ...

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The movie shows in detail how things like the Jim Crow Laws limited the rights of blacks, and Mr. ... One part of the movie that bothered me was when one of Vernon's friend that worked with him got killed just because he was sticking up for another black man. ... For me it was one of the parts that bothered me the most but it was also very important. ... If I had a person like Vernon John and Martin Luther King Jr., I would definitely try to make a change and I would have them to thank for giving me all the courage and loyalty to fight for my rights. I would have the courage to stand up t...

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I picked this book because I like reading about someone who was fighting for what they believed in. ... It separated the blacks from the whites. ... Then one day she was so tired to get to the back of the bus (usually where all the blacks seat). ... During one of his book signings a black lady went up to Martin and stabbed him with a sharp letter opener. ... This reminds me about the time at my old school that other kids had to be nice to those kids who weren't. ...

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The speech was also was given a short time after Malcolm X announced that he was separating from the Nation of Islam and declared his Black Nationalist philosophy, a topic heavily discussed throughout the speech. ... He made reference comparing the two, a ballot and a bullet, by saying, "A ballot is like a bullet. ... For example, when he says "They don't hang you because you're a Baptist; they hang you 'CAUSE YOU'RE BLACK. They don't attack me because I'm a Muslim; they attack me 'CAUSE I'M BLACK" (Malcolm) he is using the repetition to e...

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The metaphor that stood out to me the most was his one about cashing the check. ... To me, it was easy to comprehend the point he was trying to get across. ... Sometimes, to me, a mental picture in one's own mind can have more affect on the individual than a bunch of crayon scribbles on a blank white sheet of paper. ... There was a problem with American society in the way that they treated the blacks and there needed to be a dramatic change. ... Personally I would have liked to have been there, on that particular day in 1963, to have been able to witness such a profound speech given...

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With the prominent black leaders during this time, blacks were able to have a different outlook on life. ... Which is a greeting used by black Muslims. ... She said, "I could no longer bear it any longer, being named after people who oppress me." ... She had never heard anything like this. ... Someone to make blacks believe in themselves. ...

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Malcolm X was a unique militant leader of the oppressed black race whose life is still remembered today. ... He dropped his last name, considered a "slave name" by Black Muslims, and became Malcolm X. ... However, the insensitive nature of the statement reflected poorly on the Black Muslims" (Finkelman). ... Regarding the march, Malcolm said that he was "puzzled by black enthusiasm for a demonstration run by whites in front of the statue of a president who has been dead for a hundred years and who didn't like us when he was alive". ... At one time, Malcolm stated, "If I take the kind ...

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She is best known for her autobiographical books: All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes (1986), The Heart of a Woman (1981), Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (1976), Gather Together in My Name (1974), and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), which was nominated for the National Book Award. ... (1983), Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well (1975), and Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie (1971), which was nominated for the Pulitzer prize. The first black woman director in Hollywood, Angelou has written, produced, directed, and star...

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King's inspirational quote while reminding me to continue to have the stamina I have had since childhood. ... His parents taught him about how blacks were treated and why it shouldn't be like that. ... The horrible consequences of being a Black person and standing up for fairness are unpredictable. ... Many people look up to him as their idol and really appreciate what he did for the world including me....

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He talks about how the values and rights of the black community are being violated. ... He goes even further by saying that the black community has delayed these demonstrations for the last 350 years. ... Dr. king said, that he did go to the court, and waited like any other person and good citizen, then he requested this permit many times. ... They simply didn't want to loose the city to black people. ... He wants me to feel and understand the injustice that is going on in Alabama. ...

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Both are synonymous with black and equal rights and the civil rights movement of the 1950's and early 60's. ... Martin, like his father and Christian teachings, preached tolerance and denounced violence as a means to achieve something. ... King urged blacks to forgive whites and to not lose sight that the real enemy is oppression. His arguments proved successful as he was acclaimed and received many accolades like a Nobel peace prize and 1963 TIME magazine's Man of the Year. ... Malcolm argued that Martin Luther King, wanted black people to be defenseless as Malcolm clearly and...

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I just thought you"d like to know. ... Martin Luther King Boulevard is a staple in many black communities throughout the country. ... She goes on to say: "He makes me think that no matter if I am an Asian or not, I can conquer anything and anybody. ... To me racism is almost foreign. ... It's almost like a book you read and think it was just a story. ...

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She started a small business, The Store, where black folks came to purchase groceries and gossiping with each other. ... (King, 1994) New York City was the only place for a black writer to be in the 1950's and 1960's. ... (King, 1994) Most of Maya Angelou's poems embraced the message of hope and love. and Still I Rise, written in 1978, captured the idea of inner strength and endurance against racism in America by giving the readers a sense of identity and hope: " You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes,/ You may kill me with your hatefulness,/ But s...

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In the distance, I observe a veteran kneeling down, quietly weeping as his hands scour the polished black stone. ... The listing appears chaotic, just like war. ... This breathtaking commemoration reminds me of our world's existing problems. ...

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One of the students said he felt like a dog on a leash with the collar on. Another student said he felt like a king, like he was better than the opposite eye color students. ... If black people go to an all white school, they are going to feel out of place because of the, sometimes unintentional, vibe from white people. ... As shown in the video, the students felt like they were dogs. They didn't feel liked or wanted by their friends, and some even acted out because of the teasing. ...

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The wedge was driven further between black and white by the new wave of violent resistance. While white liberals support the black power movement and it's resistance to the Vietnam war, most white people felt discouraged by separatist messages of black power and rage against the system. ... I say, what is Black Power but what we already doing and what we been trying to do all these years?" ... Young men like Billy felt that the only way to change things was to make a lasting, violent, undeniable impression. ... Viewing this novel as a piece of history and it's characters as being ...

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Usually these dreams consist of things like fame or fortune or love, and for some people these dreams seem to be unattainable. ... Most people are confined to the areas that they have come from, like Mathilde. ... Its hard for me to say I'm American when I live in a second America..." ... "Cause Im black. They play cards in there but I cant play cause I'm black..." ...

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This Amendment is important to me because by legal right if a citizen does not agree with something or someone of any authority that same citizen may debate the person or situation. ... Considering the definition of this word, if I, a regular citizen, were to publicly say I saw the President of the United States smoke marijuana I would probably be arrested for false claims and scandal; especially, if this particular President was a republican and liked by many other citizens. ... In other words, they gave him lead way to speak what was on his mind if he spoke about helping the White society mo...

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