Summary Of Letter From Birmingham Jail

Every immigrant has a story to tell, and whether they immigrated by themselves or with their families, they share the common reason to start a new beginning. Immigrants entering America from another country don’t always receive fair or equal treatment. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote in his essay, "Letter from Birmingham Jail", about many topics regarding equality between different ethnic groups. Even though King wrote about African-Americans and equal rights in America, he's expressing the same opinion about every individual who isn’t welcomed into their current country. He was known for being a promoter against unfair treatment and inequality. Immigrants face the same issues that King spoke about during his time. There are four main issues that

When King wrote, "one who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty" (King 226-227), he meant that to protest an unjust law, the oppressed group must be willing to accept the penalties in order to bring about change. This applies to any group challenging injustice. Change will happen when people recognize injustice and voice their concerns. The law should be just for each and every group of people, and it shouldn't bend for a person based on their skin color or ethnic background. Immigrants have to combat injustice when trying to start a life in a new

Oppressed people are at the bottom of the priority list, and instead of being able to move forward for change they are forced to remain where they are. "Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself" (King 230). What King meant is people will eventually be empowered to fight to earn the freedom they deserve. Oppression is a struggle to work against, and it is linked to injustices against groups of people. The oppressors are the lawmakers of this country, and those leaders that want to see justice done and fight oppression, are overpowered. When one finally gains freedom they will overcome oppression. America is built around equal rights and freedom. So many people want to experience freedom so they immigrate to America. Many of us take advantage of the constitutional rights we have, and so many others strive to get them. "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves" (Abraham Lincoln). Everyone is entitled to the freedom to live their lives, and everyone in the world should have the pleasure of experiencing freedom first hand. Freedom is a gift, and it needs to be shared with those who have already overcame so much to get