Throughout history there has always been oppression, oppression of a certain subset of people, and through this oppression comes expression. These things are so strongly tied together because if a human is made to feel less of a human, then their human qualities are forced to find other forms to show themselves. Though this expression … Read more
“Permanence, Perseverance, and Persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements and impossibilities: it is this that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak. ” A quotation from Thomas Carlyle of which is supportive in making the statement that Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr. , and Malcolm X are all persistent. Maya … Read more
“My husband is dead. My husband is dead. Martin. Is. Dead. ” | repeated these words to myself as I looked in the mirror wondering how I could tell Yolanda, Martin, Dexter, and sweet little Bernice… Oh, Bernice! She had just turned five less than a month ago. How could I tell them their beloved … Read more
Tim Wise’s Argument Analysis By Tim Wise had a different childhood than most, he was raised by the phrase “Race matters. ” As a pre-schooler he was sent to a mostly black school and learned to respect black authority figures. This resulted in him being more racially aware while growing up. His main argument was … Read more
In the United States, individuals from all backgrounds celebrate Martin Luther King Jr on Black History Month. One controversial black leader that doesn’t receive the same recognition in the mainstream media is Malcolm X. Malcolm X challenged the racist and oppressive system on underdeveloped neighborhoods through his speeches at rallies and wrote an autobiography. He … Read more
The recent riots in Baltimore were the result of the people’s (mostly black communities) view/opinion that Freddie Gray was unjustly treated in the back of the police van after he was arrested and being transported to the Police station. Whether rioting was or was not the best approach by the people of Baltimore to address … Read more
The civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Martin Luther King JR. in their respective arguments “The Ballot or the bullet” and “Letter from Birmingham Jail” argue the injustice that is segregation. Malcolm X was a Muslim minister who advocated for the civil rights of the African American race that at the time was oppressed. Martin … Read more
What’s your dream? Some desire love, others want money, while some try to get that girl they like to go out with them, it’s a major example of commitment and trying, but none so hard to reach than freedom, like Dr. King, as he said: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent … Read more
According to an unknown source, “Fear is a feeling you can get over”. This means it is just an excuse or a burden to not follow your goals and your dreams. Fear can be an internal weight on our shoulders to prevent you from taking chances and living your life. In January 20, 1961, John … Read more
Martin Luther King jr. Dream. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. A dream of freedom, of complete brother hood, the true American dream, the dream of full equality. King was one of historys most influential leaders of racial justice. King organized marches, speeches, and much more to motivate the Africans of America to fight … Read more