However in order for social transformation to exist we must all develop a mentality/lifestyle that rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. Instead we as a nation should express love to one another. MLK wants to us to acknowledge the individuals (black) that has shaped our country in a positive way. The Negro made a huge difference to society, but instead are encountered with social disapproval and faced with man’s inhumane acts. He believes we should show appreciation for these people who have suffered for righteousness’ sake.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X Rhetorical Analysis Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were two principal leaders of the African-American people, fighting for their people’s freedom and justice. Although the priorities of these two historical icons are one, their approaches toward it are distinct, as shown in their literary works. Upon Dr. King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and “I Have a Dream” speech, his major argument is that all men should be treated equally, for all men are created equally, and that this, which is his “dream,” shall be done in a peaceful manner. In his “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Dr. King asks, “Isn't this like condemning a robbed man because his possession of money precipitated the evil act of robbery?” in response to segregationists’ claims that a black man fighting for his rights causes violence. In asking this rhetorical question, Dr. King refutes one’s such claim, and shows that violence is not a result of a black man’s struggle for his rights, but rather the result is one that usually comes within a person’s life: freedom.
17/OCT/2014 African-American History Of Two Greats Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were both towering icons in the African-American culture that had a great influence on them. Martin Luther King Jr. was famous for his speech “I have a dream” while Malcolm X was famous for “The Ballot or the Bullet”. In both speeches these icons tried to achieve the same goal which was a higher status for blacks, they had different ways of expressing it, each had his own writing style and use of rhetorical appeals. In his speech, Martin Luther King Jr. appeared to be calm and idealistic. He wanted to see one united American society based upon the promises of the leaders of America; that all men should be equal and that they have the right to be first class citizens of America with the whites.
Mlk or Malcolm X The two most prominent figures during the civil rights acts of the 1960’s, were Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. These two men were pertinacious in fighting for racial equality for African Americans and all colored people; they both sought to tackle their common problem through the teachings, and doctrines they had been taught. Unfortunately, they had different strategies in achieving the social and economic equality they dreamed of, MLK preached nonviolent civil disobedience and the complete integration of society while Malcolm X fought to keep society segregated, but did not want the whites controlling anything the blacks did. MLk’s teaching was most effective and surpassed Malcolm X in achieving the desired goals because it was more accepted by society and it happened in a nonthreatening manner. MLK advocated for civil disobedience and positive tensions within a community to create a basis for negotiation.
Due to slavery's impact on Malcolm, he became a minister of Mr. Muhammad’s; gaining knowledge that would lead him to fighting for African American's human and civil rights. Malcolm X, “A Homemade Education” is an essay from the book The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The purpose of this essay is to show how powerful reading and knowledge are. You should never allow your background, your situation, even your life style to keep you from bettering yourself. You can accomplish anything you set your mind on doing.
Centuries later the Negro community was still riddled by racial injustice and oppression. These contradictions to the original visions of the founding fathers were still very much in existence when Dr. King made his speech. A scholar who graduated and received a bachelor degree in sociology from Morehouse College, Martin Luther King’s speech, “I Have a Dream” was carefully crafted to encourage and motivate the predominantly Negro audience to take a stand for an equal democracy. “This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off… Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy.” King’s tone when he delivered his speech was derived from the cadence and rhythms of a preacher. His speech consisted of various literary elements such as figurative language and repetitive phrases that painted a vivid mural in the mind of the listener: “My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing.
Martin Luther King continues by referencing the Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln, stating that great historical figures had realised the need for human rights of all people to be respected, but that the “Negro still lives on the lonely island of poverty”. Martin Luther King states that he felt this historical act was, in a way, a promise to all of mankind that equality would be met but “America had defaulted on this promissory note”. Mr King continues through this part of the speech with the belief that “justice” needs to be met and that this will enable the black community the “riches of freedom”. Martin Luther King continues, asking for these promises to finally be upheld or expect consequences from the black community, stating that it would be “fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment...And there will be neither rest nor tranquillity in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights”. Mr King then makes a plea towards the black population, asking them “not to be guilty of wrongful deeds”, to be disciplined and have dignity while this process played out.
When King refers to how important “the fierce urgency of Now,” is, he backs up the argument of how the black population is so worn down and disgraced that they just cannot take the shameful respect any longer. To show he recognizes the hesitation of the white citizens, King makes sure his men of color understand that once they have gained their freedom, they must say
Along with a team of Quakers and Anglicans Wilberforce led them tirelessly through a struggle, long and challenging; their prize would be to see an end to the buying and selling of humans. The slave trade in the British Empire was abolished in 1807 and their slaves were eventually set free. Although slavery does still exist today, Wilberforce did much in opening the eyes of the human race to stir public views against the slave trade. William Wilberforce was inspired by the example of Jesus Christ Himself in Isaiah 61:1, Wilberforce also wanted to help the broken-hearted, and announce freedom to the captives. (The Reformation Society 2006, ¶ 14).
Even though Hughes is a black American he still has the courage to question America’s unfilled promises. Langston Hughes is able to give the readers of his poem a first hand account of a disingenuous America. Speaking from his personal experience Hughes makes it easy to see the injustices of this time. In this poem Hughes depicts America as a misleading place and a land of broken promises. America is portrayed as a land with a bright future that needs the people suffering from the injustices to fight for what they deserve.