Caitlyn Davidson Mr. St. Denis CHV201 Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr; An Active Global Citizen “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”- Martin Luther King Jr. Slavery and racism is something that is causing fear, hatred and in extreme cases even death. It is horrible yet people continue to be racist. It has affected multiple races, cultures, and religions and still does today. Martin Luther King Jr is an active global citizen because he stood up against slavery and changed lives for many in the world. In multiple ways he proves himself to be an active global citizen. Three key factors …show more content…
Martin stood up for racial equality and by doing so he raised a public concern to the world about racism. He also fought to end segregation and racial discrimination. King worked hard to change the message of equality with non-violent campaigns and activism. Standing up for what he believes in makes him an active global citizen because it has made him an active member of the world's history and empowered many others to stand up for what they believe in. Martin stood up in many protests, campaigns boycotts and speeches. Important ones he participated in were, The Montgomery Bus boycott alongside Rosa Parks, The Southern Leadership Conference and his famous speech I Have a Dream. These were all used to help further create the change in the world he wanted to see. Martin Luther King empowered millions to change the racial era around them by standing up for what they believe in. He told them they can change the world significantly and with hard work and determination the world was changed significantly. King stood up for what himself and others around him believed in and because of that he is an active global …show more content…
Later after Martin has made a huge impact on the world, while standing on a balcony outside his room, Martin Luther King Jr. was struck by a bullet and assassinated. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life is still remembered to this day as an active global citizen as he had a huge impact on racial equality and discrimination in the world. Today, he is widely known as a hero to many and someone who stood up when everyone was afraid to. His life and determination are remembered with a national holiday, schools and public buildings named after him, along with a memorial on Independence Mall in Washington, D.C. Students are taught about his life and many remember him as someone who taught how to make a change in a nonviolent way. His actions and life have also taught many to stand up for what they believe in through the circumstances they might face even if it is danger as well as to teach others and to live in a world of peace. Martin is known as a leader who stood up for what they believe in and fighting for social justice through nonviolent means and inspires many to act upon the world's choices and circumstances. His legacy has taught many citizens the responsibility to promote, teach and live in a world of