Civil_Rights_in_the_Sxties

Civil Rights in the Sixties Civil Rights in the Sixties Nakia Tircuit University of Phoenix Civil Rights in the Sixties In 1963 “Civil Rights” was a hot topic all around the world. There was so much violence and disputes over this topic within the United States you wouldn’t believe. Martin Luther King believes in equal rights for everyone, and he didn’t care what race you were. Threats and violent acts were made against Martin Luther King, but nothing stopped him from fighting for what he believed in and stood for. Now today we should be thankful for what he died for, “equal right.” In the article “Rights Movement: An Idea Exchange” the author wrote about a white college student who wanted to talk to Dr. Galamison, a professor, who class he attended. The white young male with black wavy hair admitted that he was prejudiced. He went on to explain that he thought blacks were asking for too much and it was written in the English common law that he did not have to welcome blacks into his home (Powledge, F.). Martin Luther King was fighting for blacks and whites to get along, and to all be treated equally. No matter what color you was everyone should be treated with respect from one another. Within this article each student gave their opinion of what the other student said, it was all racial statements made by whites not wanting to accept blacks as their equal. Public opinions were only for the whites, if a black person voiced his or her opinion they were wrong. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X basically agreed upon the same rights, but Malcolm X had his own way of getting his point across. Martin Luther King was more the non-violent type and Malcolm X was just the opposite. Los Angeles Times stated in an article, “I go on in the faith that in Alabama… a state that allowed its governor to utter things that created the atmosphere that killed innocent children, things will change,” King said, this statement was written in December 1963. Martin Luther King tried to make the people of Montgomery see his accomplishment in fighting for Civil Rights, and if they all stick together what they can overcome. As Martin Luther King arrived for the seventh annual convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which is lead by Martin Luther King Jr., indicated that the killings have dealt a serious blow to the cause of nonviolent protest (Terry, W.). Violence was not a part of what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for, it was something he trying to get the people to avoid. Knowing violence would cause more problems for the people, Martin Luther King would preach to the people how violence would not help and would interfere with the civil rights movement. “Although the killings in Birmingham caused some Negros to advocate retaliatory steps against the white community, Dr. King said he believes Negroes are “by and large still convinced that nonviolence is the best tactic.” (Terry, W.). When we talk about Civil Rights today, we automatically think of Dr. Martin Luther King. Knowing the cause Dr. King gave his life for makes it worth the while to take the time out not just to register to vote, but most importantly to vote. The struggle that was done for these rights should be treasured until the last days. Some of us today will not get out and vote, by not voting our voices will never be heard. Remember you vote counts in more ways than one, and someone gave their life for you to have this right. References By Fred Powledge.  (1964, May 17).Rights Movement: An I dean ExchangeHofstra Session Is Example of Dialogue on Issue. New York Times (1857- Current file), p. 63.  Retrieved August 4, 2009, from ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851 - 2006). (Document I ID: 106969021). By Wallace Terry Staff Reporter.  (1963, September 25). Rights Turn to Violence Feared :Danville Next Target. The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973), A6.  Retrieved August 4, 2009, from ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Washington Post (1877 - 1993). (Document ID: 179795302). King Asks Civil Rights Drive in Montgomery. (1963, December 9). Los Angeles Times (1886-Current File), 4.  Retrieved August 4, 2009, from ProQuest Historical Newspapers Los Angeles Times (1881 - 1986). (Document ID: 464829922).