Importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King is a well-known, inspiring man, to all cultures of the world. He played an important role in the foundation of the Civil Rights Movement and his assassination had a huge impact on society. King was and still is one of the most influential heroes of our history. His views and beliefs helped African Americans through the 50's and 60's obtain the rights and liberties that were their birth right. Throughout all the obstacles he was faced with he was able to shed light on the situation and the treatment of African Americans.
He was a charismatic figure whose magnificence of concept and brilliant insights attracted people, along with his words, wisdom, commitment, deeds and dreams to cast a new life to people. Although to many people his dreams, visions, and goals were big and breathtaking, to him they were simple, a complete liberation of mankind to completely eliminate the injustices. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of high morals, a preacher, and a human being who would not bow his head in apathy, or silence his voice while this nation strayed away from reverence for justice and the respect of human life. Martin Luther King was a man without restrictions instead of waiting around for change he got himself out there and worked to free himself along with his people, he wanted to free himself and the others from the bounds and chains of the unjust authority. Martin Luther King called out to the right minded people “Now is the time to stand as tall proud unfettered men and it is time to cast off the shackles of oppression and go forth into the light of freedom.” (Reality Magazine 1996-2006) Simply because of the actions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. our entire world has benefited from his strength and trying efforts, because of his outstanding leadership which brought out hope and determination for change to millions people.
Dr. Martin’s speech was inspiring a huge people and engaged them to raise their hands and claiming for their rights. His words were the key to motivate African-American to create nonracial society in the United States. Dr. Martin Luther King used a language that was understood by the illiterate and educated people too. He made people to seeing his dream in the speech and living it in the current days. In my opinion, he created a light in the mind of others because his speech was coming out from his heart.
The Importance Of Martin Luther King Jr. There are many black figures in history that are important to the history to me and one of them is martin Luther king jr. martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life trying to better the lives of African American people. He is one of the greatest American civil rights leaders of the 1960s and is still known for that today. Martin Luther king jr. had a history like many other people and so here is his history. He was born in 1929 in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
He was the first non violent African American leader and helped others to achieve many great things. He has led many large protests, such as Birmingham, that were noticed all over the world. When King was thirty five years of age, he received a Nobel Peace Prize. Unfortunately, his reign came to an abrupt end on April 4, 1968, when he was assassinated. King was an extremely charismatic person which made him the perfect spokesperson and leader for the Movement.
1968 Significant Event I believe that the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was the most significant event of 1968 because Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important role model in the 1968 era, Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of some of the most important racial desegregation groups, and finally when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated it it helped boost up the blacks and people who supported MLK, as well as give more support to desegregation groups. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important role in the 1968 era because of his speeches and the will he had to go out and support what he thought was right. When MLK gave his I Have A Dream speech on the Lincoln Memorial steps it was one of the most historical and important moments of all of american history. When Martin Luther King Jr. was still going state to state giving his speeches to all races he was a person people looked up to. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in some of the most important racial desegregation groups.
1968 Significant Event I believe that the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was the most significant event of 1968 because Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important role model in the 1968 era, Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of some of the most important racial desegregation groups, and finally when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated it it helped boost up the blacks and people who supported MLK, as well as give more support to desegregation groups. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important role in the 1968 era because of his speeches and the will he had to go out and support what he thought was right. When MLK gave his I Have A Dream speech on the Lincoln Memorial steps it was one of the most historical and important moments of all of american history. When Martin Luther King Jr. was still going state to state giving his speeches to all races he was a person people looked up to. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in some of the most important racial desegregation groups.
Firstly, his character traits including his oratory skills, his Nobel Peace Prize and his famous I Have A Dream speech were instrumental in his success as the face of the Civil Rights campaign. His oratory skills was the key component that got Martin Luther King famous, when he moved to Montgomery it was this skill that got him to the top so quickly. These made him a successful leader because it allowed him to motivationally communicate with his fellow African American followers. An example of great motivation in his speech would be his ‘I Have a Dream Speech’ at the March on Washington in 1963, this was his most famous speech, he spoke to at least 250,000 supporters and motivated them completely and got the civil rights act that followed was a true reminder of his skill. However his leadership skills were strained when it came to the Birmingham, Alabama protest that was a huge disappointment.
To me that define a great leader, an individual who puts his personal concerns aside to focus on the needs of others to help mankind grow for the greater good. I will briefly describe MLK brief bio of his life, leadership style, and leadership characteristics. MLK’s “I Have a Dream” is by far his famous speech, has inspired and touch the hearts of countless of people, not only in America but throughout the world. It shows that with dedication, hard work, courage, determination, and numerous of other great qualities, you can make anything happen. MLK was born Michael Luther King, Jr. but later changed his name to Martin.
In June of 1948, he graduated from college with a BA in Sociology. In September of the same year, King attended the Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Crozer with a Bachelor in Divinity. He went on to Boston University where he studied systematic theology as a graduate student. In June 1953, Martin Luther King Jr. married Coretta Scott in Marlon, Alabama.