The Black Lives Matter movement started in 2013. Around this time, numerous videos and other forms of media informed and showed people the killing of black males by the excessive use of force by the police. Immediately following these deaths, many people were outraged, and numerous riots erupted in several cities around the United States. Even though some people reacted violently to the situation, I don’t believe that the intention of the Black Lives Matter movement was to pit communities against
much other lives matter. Some people believe only white peoples lives matter and make it very obvious they don't care about black lives. Culture, arts, laws, religion, and other people all agree that all lives matter. This isn't about white people because white people aren't being targeted. Many people are saying black lives matter because black lives are the ones at stake. In reality, this is tearing us all apart from each other. All lives matter and this is putting many lives at stake because
In class we viewed multiple articles and advertisements demoralizing the female gender, analyzing the language used in different text types to express gender equality. Specifically, we looked at the he for she speech by Emma Watson. I was inspired by Emma Watson’s speech to explore different situations around the world today where women are discriminated against and oppressed in the media. This led me to explore the effect of police brutality on females in the African American community and how they
setting of the speech, the length of it, and the tone the speakers take during their time speaking. Abraham Lincoln wrote “The Gettysburg Address” in dedication of the 50,000 soldiers that died in the Civil War. Lincoln states that, “We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.” “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. was written for one purpose and that purpose was to tell that black people can and
SOAPSTone Martin Luther King Jr. was the speaker. The occasion was that he believed that men and women black or white deserved equal rights. The audience is African Americans and everyone one else who was not being treated equally. The purpose is to try to get equal rights for everyone. African Americans and anyone who is not treated equally are the subjects. The tone is angry and inspiring. Culture In the beginning people from Africa were brought over to the United States to become slaves that
originating from America are usually retaliating against the aforementioned. For example, Malcolm X envisioned a country where African-Americans could find peace and prosperity in the midst of struggle. Similarly, the Black Lives Matter movement advocates for African-American lives and protests against police brutality and other injustices. However, differences in leadership impacted many aspects of the movements, each
Preparation outline Topic: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have a dream” speech General purpose: To prepare analyzing speech. Specific purpose:To analyze Martin Luther King Jr’s speech in rhetorical section so how he delivered his speech effectively to his audience. Thesis Statement: Matin Luther King Jr’s “I have a dream” speech to notice people about unfair differentiation for black people and their nonviolent resistance to that, and his wish for peaceful coexistence, which allowed him
Parker Gorecki Comparison Essay Draft 2 The Civil Rights era was a difficult time for colored men and women. Blacks and whites were segregated with “separate but equal” facilities, which gave African-Americans access to things such as drinking fountains, restaurants, and schools. However, they still did not have basic rights such as voting privileges, or a fair justice system. Colored marchers, boycotters, and other protesters carried out their crusade for freedom, but
Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech is very well known and nearly everyone has heard of it. Before talking about his speech, let’s get a little background information on who Martin Luther King Jr. is. Martin Luther King Jr. is the second child of Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King born in Atlanta, Georgia, who was a Baptist minister and social activist (History.com, Introduction). He played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until assassination
speeches of the history. These two speeches were considered the turning point in the history. Both speeches also conveyed the message of unity, equality, and peace and prosperity inside the country. The two speeches I’ve choose are “I have dream speech” by Martin Luther King Jr. and “The Gettysburg Address” by Abraham Lincoln. Since they both were considered the turning point in the history they contain similarities that connect them. They also became the symbol of hope for many people who just