economic, and civil injustice in America. The two letters are written by revolutionary activists of civil rights, Martin Luther King, and Malcom X, both written with in a year of one another. Malcom X, author of “The Ballot or The Bullet’ is known for being a support of the black nationalist, and dances on the line of encouraging violence in search for equality. Whereas, Martin Luther, author of Letters from Birmingham Jail” seeks justice through non-violent direct action. Although the tone and style
Malcolm X was a strong advocate for the right of African Americans and can be considered one of Americas most influential people of the 1960’s followed be Dr. Martin Luther King. Malcolm X was born in a large family and has to move to place to place because of the “back to Africa” movement. This event will leads his father to be murdered and was thrown on the train track to make it look like an accident caused him to have a hate rid toward white people. Even though Malcolm X was an excellent student
The racial barrier of segregation have been attempted to be broken over time. Important leaders such as Martin Luther King, Malcom X, as well as other symbols such as the movie “The Negro Soldier”, Eldridge Cleaver, and Booker T. Washington all had certain points about the racial barrier of segregation. Back into the Jim Crow laws, these were laws that were enforced in state as well as locally known laws enforcing racial separation between blacks and whites. Some historical figures were able to try
It is interesting when we think about Martin Luther King Jr. Day. About the man behind the holiday. He embodied values of service, courage, compassion, dignity, and humility during his time as leader of the Civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. in his life and in his depiction in the movie Selma shows a man that believed that implementation of public policy should not be decided by those in power when they felt like administering it, but to force the hand of policymakers who did not permit
Do The Right Thing (1989) is a classic film written, produced, and directed by Spike Lee. The focus on the movie is set on racial issues, and the entire movie takes place on the hottest day of the year in the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn. Lee does an incredible job demonstrating the tautness between the races on the block specifically among the African American race and American Italian race. Lee’s use of symbolism among the characters, mise-en-scene, and shot composition in his film Do The Right
Forty-seven years ago the Civil Rights Act was passed to end racial discrimination in America. And later on the 24th Amendment to poll taxes, then the Voting Rights Act to allow every man to vote and not be discriminated against. Black Power, the Nation of Islam, and the Southern Christian Leadership conference were just some of the groups that tried to end segregation and promote the African American race. Although these groups did help end it, it still exists in today’s world and many studies have
The art of storytelling is a primary foundation for human communication and understanding. Whether it is through myths — Greek, Roman, Egyptian, you pick — or wives tales or even Grandpa telling his old war stories, stories have power. Through technological advancements in the last 150+ years, there are multiple mediums to tell stories; film being the most potent medium used. Film has the power to not only entertain but enlighten too. Filmmakers have the ability to challenge and manipulate the
movement is described as the struggle for social justice, a battle fought for blacks to be seen as equals under the laws of the United states. Many people were involved in progressing the movement including but not limited to Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcom X and Anne Moody. Throughout her lifetime Anne Moody has had a major impact on the African American Civil rights movement. Despite her personal struggles, Moody used her life to promote the enlightenment and progression of African American