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Tag: Martin Luther King Jr

Message to the Grassroots by Malcolm X: Summary & Response

Posted on July 21, 2016May 28, 2019 by admin

This is a public speech by the militant black leader Malcolm X, calling upon men of his race to unite in their efforts to fight white oppression.  The speech is reminiscent of the more famous counterpart delivered by Martin Luther King Jr.  But the methods advocated by the two speakers are contrasting. While the philosophy…

Response to ‘I Have a Dream’ by Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on July 21, 2016 by admin

This landmark speech of the Civil Rights Movement is one of the most powerful public orations ever. It was delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. on 28th August 1963 at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. The speech is exceptional for both its logical merit and emotional appeal.  Indeed reading the transcript…

Malcolm X – Movie Report

Posted on March 19, 2015 by admin

The movie starts with a passionate monologue from Malcolm X, which immediately captures the attention and imagination of the audience. The story starts from Malcolm X’s childhood days, when his father was a local leader who believed in Back to Africa theme. His father also used to raise the cause of black women in America,…

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An open letter to Assata Shakur in response to her autobiography

Posted on November 15, 2013 by JL Admin

Dear Assata Shakur, I would like to start by saying that your autobiography has had a profound effect on me.  You will always remain an inspiration for generations of underprivileged groups as well as students like me.  I was much impressed by the clarity of your thoughts and the rationale for your goals.  The quality…

Just Walk On By: A Black Man Ponders His Power To Alter Public Space – Summary & Analysis

Posted on July 30, 2013June 5, 2019 by JL Admin

Brent Staples’ essay titled ‘Just walk on by: A black man ponders his power to alter public space’ is an outstanding piece of minority literature of the twentieth century. Not only is the essay a high quality literary work, the point the author makes is also highly relevant to blacks and other ethnic minorities. Through…

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