In the 1900’s segregation was a large problem throughout the U.S. As the nation started to progress, the people who lived there wanted equal. Though many white Americans did not want to give other races the same rights, seeing it has always been a certain way throughout history. Since then, many steps have been taken to make everyone equal, most of these steps were influenced by segregated people.
Martin Luther King was one of these Americans who stood up for himself throughout his lifetime, he did this with no violence or force. Mr. King lead many rallies, marches, and assemblies to make the segregation known to people who may have never seen his perspective. Through his activism and inspirational speeches he played