How Did Martin Luther King Contribute To The Civil Rights Movement

When I think of the civil rights movement, one of the great contributors I think of that helped pave the way is Dr. Martin Luther King. King fought social injustice against African American with grace and respectful for all. Martin Luther King wished for every race and culture to live in harmonious peace, which many people are still fighting for today. King stated that no one should be judged “by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character,” word that encouraged us to look past our differences and promoted a free, loving, diverse world that king would be pleased to see. Mahatma Gandhi, being one of his role models, king believed in non-violence protest; that influenced how he lead his battle against institutionalized racism in the south.
One of the most know being the Montgomery bus boycott, that began when Rosa parks refused to give up her seat because of the color of her skin. Even in his non-violent protest he was arrested many of times in Alabama, Gregoria, and Florida. Even while incarcerated he did not give up, while in Birmingham jail he wrote his infamous “I have a Dream” speech that he delivered in Washington to over 200,000 people. King’s speech overflowed with love and passion, as he expressed his dream for a world where we all live in peace. It inspired many and continuous to inspires years later, it gave people hope. In 1965 he organized an over 50-mile march for voting right from Selma to Montgomery, after pervious marchers were beaten by police and civilians. He taught people to not give up even when people physical fought them back, he used that hate as strength to led he people to a bright future. His tireless efforts helped win victories during the movement, that gave African American the right they deserve. In 1964 president Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act and in 1965 signed the Voting Rights