As a somewhat arbitrary starting point, the year 1964 did not only witness the implementation of the Civil Rights Act in the United States, which put an official end to racial segregation - it also was the year that African American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, won the prestigious Noble Peace Prize. King was a man who opted for non-violent civil disobedience as a means to accomplish his aims, and encouraged his fellow African-American citizens to follow his example. ... Violence was understood as a floating signifier: the fact that violence could be destructive and oppressive or pr...

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The African American civil rights movement changed everything. ... Between 1955 and 1968 acts of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience produced crisis situations between government authorities and activists. ... The masons saw value in social capital, meaning features of social organization that facilitated coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit. ... Upon returning from the revolution and opening the first black lodge in Boston, MA, Hall was faced with discrimination and the idea of separate but equal, meaning not equal. ... Together they worked on civil rights politics. ...

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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. ... Although they are both probably the most recognized and acclaimed civil rights activist, and came from a life of discrimination and oppression they both come from different backgrounds. ... With their polar opposite upbringings and different experiences with racial discrimination shaping their perspective of civil rights, it is expected for them to have different philosophies and views on the concept of using race as a way to categorize people. ... Influenced By Mahatma Gan...

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Their marriage remained stable despite the difficulties due to King's role in the civil rights. Through his wife he found understanding for his commitment for the Civil Rights Movement. ... This success released a general enthusiasm in the black population of America and led to formations of numerous civil right organizations. ... In the course of the Civil Rights Movement the integration of the black Americans in many organizations and public buildings was achieved in the USA by Martin Luther King. ... It was the biggest civil right demonstration in history, and for the first time, white...

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