Impact Of Martin Luther King Jr

King’s understanding of evil drove him to free African Americans and gave them the same equal opportunity as white people. Equality could not be achieved without King’s contributions. Martin Luther King Jr was the foundation for civil rights because his past experiences and young life influenced his role in the movement, used peace to make a change for African Americans, and inspired mankind through his worldly practices. King grew up in a community with segregation and racism, which ultimately led to his success in effectively making a change in the world. Due to a difficult childhood, King worked to achieve success. MLK’s family background was very critical to his success, and research shows on “MLK on January 15, 1929, was born in Atlanta

As a result of his civil rights accomplishments, he exerted influence on future leaders such as activists like Rosa Parks, Fred Shuttlesworth, and many others who went to follow in his footsteps (“Historical significance and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr” #4). These people helped grow and develop the movement. All their ideas rested on MLKs basic principles and understanding of peace. Due to King’s heroic actions the government and people praised him, and King's successful campaign established a national holiday in his honor and a King memorial in Washington DC (“Historical significance and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr” #1). The government realized its mistake in targeting MLK and started spreading information about his cause. Kings’ death led people to discover the deeper truth about his cause, which sent a ripple throughout individuals. Because of King’s morals, he was awarded and seen as representing American Black people, while being man of the year, having five honorary degrees, and being the symbolic leader of African Americans. He was also a very influential world leader during this era (“The Nobel Peace Prize of 1964” #2). MLK’s supporters gained periodically as his call for equality spread. After all his hard effort, he was finally praised and given the attention he deserved. As a result of King’s passing, he awakened America and his modification of racism changed mankind “In the years following his death King came to be seen not only as a civil rights hero but one of the most important and influential activists in American history” (“Martin Luther King Jr” #2). King’s ethics made us see African Americans differently and altered the course of history. His mindset changed the future for millions of African Americans lives and stood up for people who could not. MLK’s resolve made him a legend, and he guided future generations of activists by