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    In our Nicholls text (Introduction Chapter) he states‚ "Social entrepreneurs and their networks demonstrate an unrelenting focus on systemic change that disregards institutional and organizational norms and boundaries." What‚ in your opinion‚ does Nicholls mean in his statement? I think the idea points out what makes social entrepreneurs special. They push boundaries‚ they hardly abide the rules. An entrepreneur is someone who takes matter into his/her own hands and creates something unique to solve

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    This speech was meant for primarily for African Americans and to all who supported the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr would stress the importance of non-violence throughout the movement and mentions it again in this speech staring that they have overcome violence. In this speech King also consistently praises American democracy stating that they can protest because of democracy that they couldn’t do this if they were in a communist nation or a nation run under a dictatorship. This was

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    Both Martin Luther King and Trevor figured this out. They never waited for change to come their way‚ they changed things themselves. A lot of people who take drugs fail to recognize how much their actions affect the people around them. No matter how small you think your actions seem‚ you made a huge difference in that other person’s life. Doctor Martin Luther King Junior became well known for being a civil rights activist. He led many protests including the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Martin Luther

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    Martin Luther King showed courage in many different ways. According to nobelprize.org "in 1954 Martin Luther King Jr became pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery Alabama. This shows King has great courage because a Pastor takes courage because a Pastor has to be able to interact with peoples lives and be able to create an impact in peoples lives. Martin Luther King Jr. had many accomplishments that showed courage. According to nobelprize.org "king also created the Montgomery bus

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    Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous advocate and preacher during the Civil Rights Movement‚ who many Americans disliked. Unfortunately‚ on April 4‚ 1968‚ one American expressed his hate for Dr. King in an incredibly radical way by assassinating him in Memphis‚ Tennessee around 6 pm‚ at the Lorraine Motel. Martin Luther King Jr. had been standing on his balcony when he was shot in the face and chest. Immediately following‚ the people staying with him‚ Jesse Jackson‚ Ralph Abernathy‚ Andrew Young‚

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    Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. By: Karim Murray Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia. The Kings named their son Michael Luther King Jr. after his father‚ Michael Luther King. Before long‚ his family called the baby M.L. M.L.’s father was a pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. He grew up hearing Bible stories at home and at church. M.L. enjoyed music and memorizing songs. He loved learning new words. M.L. exclaimed‚ “When I grow up‚ I’m

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    democratic government based on their economic organization. All authority will originate from the workers. This congress will plan and coordinate in all areas of the economy. Some people who plays a part in socialism are Karl Marx‚ Eugene Debs‚ Martin Luther King Jr.‚ Robert Owen and Frederich Engels. Karl Marx concept of socialism follows from his concept of man. Marx believed “ Socialism is not flight or abstraction form but the genuine actualization of man’s nature as something real.” Marx fought against

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    In Martin Luther King Jr.’s‚ “Speech on the Vietnam War‚ 1967” he audaciously criticizes America’s contribution in the Vietnam War‚ in hopes of encouraging citizens to protest against the war through irony‚ rhetorical questions‚ and allusion. King’s effort for racial equality shows in his speech as he includes irony in lines 38-40 when talking about forcing black and white men to fight in the war. He states‚ “So we have been repeatedly faced with the cruel irony of watching Negro and white boys

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    Martin Luther King Jr : Born January 15‚ 1929‚ Atlanta‚ Ga. Parents‚ Michael King jr and Alberta Williams king. He was the middle child. In the early years‚ king was growing up having a goal. Life’s most persistent Ural question is ‘what are you doing for others or the whole world?’ Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase‚ and that’s what he did. King became American Baptist Minister‚ activist

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    The Civil Rights movement that was initiated by Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. was a result of needed change within our society. Dr. King believed that these changes could take place without the use of force and carried out by nonviolent actions. Dr. King began a movement that initiated civil disobedience in order to bring about a legal change within the society. Many of the clergymen that associated with Dr. King saw validity in some of his statements in his speeches and the efforts for nonviolence

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