Martin Luther King Jr. is possibly the most widely known civil rights activist in modern history because of the significant impact he had on the movement for equality among races. Even when he was jailed for leading non-violent protests, he spoke out against the unjust treatment through a letter, trying to come to an agreement with white religious figures. This letter was published into newspapers, causing the information to spread. King’s approach to bringing about a change in a way that did not involve violence “...may not [have] [been] physically aggressive, it [was] spiritually forceful.” (MLK, ‘The Power of Nonviolence’) King believed that resorting to violence as a form of protest was wrong. He believed it would make them no better than racist people who had caused harm to them. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech is an important landmark in the history of fighting for civil rights and rights for black people. His speech shook the nation, and more people began to stand up for the injustice they were facing f

for over two centuries. “Our goal was never to humiliate or defeat our opponents, but rather to win their friendship and understanding,” He explained in his speech. “We emphasized that we were not seeking revenge against the white community, but rather seeking a resolution to an unjust system.” King’s incredible dedication and his well known acts of justice prove he should be on the Mt. Rushmore of Civil Rights.

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