Martin Luther King Jr.: An Inspirational Leader
An Inspirational Leader
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”(John Quincy Adams)
Many Americans do their best to inspire the world. They do many things, some are successful, others are not, but those who try are leaders. One of those leaders was Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an amazing man because he worked for peace and equality, he brought people together to work for unity, he has inspired the world, and he has inspired me to make the world a better place. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and had one older sister. He married Coretta Scott on June 18, 1953. They had four children: two girls and two boys. Martin Luther King, Jr.was …show more content…
was an inspiration to the world. Because of his tireless work, all Americans, regardless of their skin color, share many of the same freedoms. They can use the same restrooms, eat in the same restaurants, ride in any seat they want on a bus or train, and they can obtain the same jobs as whites. He also helped people realize that blacks and whites can work in government together, and women can have any job they want. Black women are not forced to be maids and work for whites, they can work for anyone they want. Blacks can also live anywhere they want. They are not forced to live in small tenements or shanties. Blacks can earn equal wages as well. They can make as much money as they want. Black children can also go to school with white children. There are no white only or black only schools; children are no longer segregated by race. Martin Luther King, Jr. influenced the society to make a peaceful and equal …show more content…
to make the world a better place. I help prepare meals to send overseas at Feed My Starving Children. I help take care of small children at church so parents can go to church and worship freely without worrying about the safety of their children. I am currently learning a tap dance to perform at nursing homes this Christmas. I do my best to judge people for their character, not their skin color. I may not do anything as big as the marches or bus boycott Martin Luther King, Jr. did, but I do my best to make the world a better place for the people that live in it.
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?” (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.” (Martin Luther King, Jr)
Today, almost 60 years after his death, the world still needs peace and unity. On Friday, November 13, 2015, terrorists bombed Paris because of religious differences. A total of 6 locations were targeted. 129 people were killed, and 359 were injured. It is our job as global citizens, to work for peace, by respecting each other's differences and showing love to
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”(John Quincy Adams)
Many Americans do their best to inspire the world. They do many things, some are successful, others are not, but those who try are leaders. One of those leaders was Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an amazing man because he worked for peace and equality, he brought people together to work for unity, he has inspired the world, and he has inspired me to make the world a better place. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and had one older sister. He married Coretta Scott on June 18, 1953. They had four children: two girls and two boys. Martin Luther King, Jr.was …show more content…
was an inspiration to the world. Because of his tireless work, all Americans, regardless of their skin color, share many of the same freedoms. They can use the same restrooms, eat in the same restaurants, ride in any seat they want on a bus or train, and they can obtain the same jobs as whites. He also helped people realize that blacks and whites can work in government together, and women can have any job they want. Black women are not forced to be maids and work for whites, they can work for anyone they want. Blacks can also live anywhere they want. They are not forced to live in small tenements or shanties. Blacks can earn equal wages as well. They can make as much money as they want. Black children can also go to school with white children. There are no white only or black only schools; children are no longer segregated by race. Martin Luther King, Jr. influenced the society to make a peaceful and equal …show more content…
to make the world a better place. I help prepare meals to send overseas at Feed My Starving Children. I help take care of small children at church so parents can go to church and worship freely without worrying about the safety of their children. I am currently learning a tap dance to perform at nursing homes this Christmas. I do my best to judge people for their character, not their skin color. I may not do anything as big as the marches or bus boycott Martin Luther King, Jr. did, but I do my best to make the world a better place for the people that live in it.
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?” (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.” (Martin Luther King, Jr)
Today, almost 60 years after his death, the world still needs peace and unity. On Friday, November 13, 2015, terrorists bombed Paris because of religious differences. A total of 6 locations were targeted. 129 people were killed, and 359 were injured. It is our job as global citizens, to work for peace, by respecting each other's differences and showing love to