Another area of his thinking is that government is symbolic of a ‘machine’, and man should commit non-violent disobedience to ‘gain access to the machine’. Otherwise, the machine will keep on grinding or producing its bad product. These philosophies were part of the foundation of Gandhi’s and Kings’ opinions. Mahatma Gandhi is thought of as leading the pacifist movement to get the British out of his country, India. Many people thought that Gandhi’s philosophy was passive, but he actually refrained from violence towards his oppressors, knowing that he and his followers would receive violence from the oppressors.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an activist for not just the African American community, but for all people has a philosophy that stands out amongst many. His works of humanity work and standing for justice of the segregated people of the African American community in the United States in 1955 to many years are known all over the world. In 1955 was the start of the protests against discrimination and segregation against the African American communities especially down south. He led the black boycott in 1955-1956 of segregated city bus lines and in 1956 got a major victory and was known as a civil-rights leader when Montgomery buses began to operate on a desegregated basis. His philosophy of non- violence action plays a big role on how people should solve problems.
Non-violent resistance strategies are designed to avoid bloody conflicts by absolutely refusing to be drawn into a violent confrontation. Far from being cowardly, this is a strategy that requires tremendous courage, self-control, as well as a willingness to endure pain and sometimes even death. The aim of non-violent resistance is to convert the opponent; to win over their mind and heart and persuade them that our point of view is right. Moreover, in nonviolent conflict, the participant does not want to make their opponent suffer; instead they show that they are willing to suffer themselves in order to bring about change. Great historical people have proven nonviolent resistance to be effective in attaining their goals such as Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez.
Upon release, Malcolm X rapidly gained prominence in the Nation of Islam and traveled the United States, founding new mosques in many cities. During his travels, he became acquainted with public speaking while trying to gain converts, and advocated for a black uprising. Unintentionally gaining more attention than the founder himself, Malcolm gained the position of National Minister, only to have a falling out with the Nation of Islam after a scandal and disagreement on how to best draw in black support. After the falling out, he founded Muslim Mosque, Inc., an organization that calls on all African-Americans, regardless of religion, to help take a stand against white racism. In his autobiography, Malcolm X continued his controversial, yet honest arguments.
Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail", was written by King in response to a critical "Call For Unity" by a group of white Alabama clergymen in Birmingham. The clergymen were critical of King for meddling in the affairs of their town. King's response was that he had every right to fight injustice in the country that he lived in. Martin Luther King wrote this letter in 1963 from his jail cell. In this letter King proclaims that the laws of the government against blacks are intolerable and that civil disobedience should be used as a tool of freedom.
On August 23, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr., who had always been struggled for the freedom and resistance of racial discrimination, stood in front of Lincoln Memorial and gave a famous speech “I Have a Dream” to 25 million people to fight for their human rights. In Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech, he played multiple Talk Cards such as a compatriot of Negro, a father of four children, a believer, and a normal citizen that wish for the right to vote. Using different cards can raise more resonance from the audience and make people feel more involve in a speech. I think Dr. King could have also played a card as a leader that can help Negros to overcome the difficulties and lead them to a brighter future where the United State is a place full of freedom and justice. I think this was a smart move because the speech could comfort the citizens and make them realize that they should stand up and fight for themselves.
Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered at Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963. In hopes of planting the seed of equality into every American’s heart and letting it flourish. King expresses his profound and powerfully emotional thoughts while also mentioning momentous decrees such as the Emancipation Proclamation and Declaration of Independence that were signed by our founding fathers in our nations early history. These documents were intended to unlock the invisible cage that once held African Americans hostage from being treated as equals. Centuries later the Negro community was still riddled by racial injustice and oppression.
Dozens of demonstrations took place across the country, from California to New York. The Civil Rights Movement has mobilized communities; now it is set out to mobilize a nation. President John F Kennedy proposed a new civil rights bill, and the movement leaders wanted to make sure he followed through. The summer of 1963, movement leaders announced plans for a mass march on Washington. Attorney General Robert Kennedy was afraid that violence would break out, so he tried to stop the march.
Curtis Long COMM 300 MLK Analysis This paper will analyze and discuss the “I have a dream speech” by Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. which was presented in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial. The speech is about the failed promises of equality for all, focusing mainly on blacks. The speech culminated a civil rights march on Washington in an attempt to secure rights for African-Americans. The march, King's speech, and other boycotts and protests eventually led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed many aspects of discrimination. The reason that the speech had such a massive impact is due to the tense social mood of the time and it gave black activists a vision for the future.
Speeches given at a time of importance or great significance left a great impression in the hearts of millions of individuals. Martin Luther king speech “I have a dream” 1963, he comments on the issue of black and white segregation and Severn Cullis-Suzukis speech “address to plenary session, earth summit”, she raises the issues relating to the environment. Both these speeches have created distinctive voices through various rhetoric and language techniques which explore the changes needed at the time to make the world a better place. The mid 20th century was a time of social, racial, and gender injustice. It was also a period of radical change in segregation, discrimination and equal rights.