King Still King?

Martin Luther King Jr. is without a doubt one of the greatest leaders in American history. Martin Luther King Jr. is the iconic figure of pursuing civil rights. I believe he is relevant in modern-day society. If Martin Luther King Jr. was still around today, he would be treated with the utmost respect. He would indeed be treated like a “king”. The power and hope that he has given to the people of his time was enormous. He is in fact a follower of civil disobedience. Martin Luther’s intentions were not out of violence. He wanted to settle the issue of racial discrimination and segregation. He wished for equality. Luther had spread his message through speeches and marches. But even that was not enough to persuade the stubborn ones. His gentle actions had led to violence from those against him.

            Although they might not realize it right away, King’s story and message is forever etched into the minds of people. For example, present-day schools are very diverse. Teachers, students, and other faculty don’t discriminate against another. People of different ethnicities hang out with each other. Another example is the CTA buses. One should ask themselves, “How did I get to sit on this bus seat?” Simple, Rosa Parks. People get to where they are because of one individual or a group standing up for what’s right.