- Cover of Martin Luther King, Jr.
In today’s society, when we think about racial influence, our minds immediately move to life struggles and victories of African Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin, Fredrick Douglas, and Wilma Rudolph, (to name a few) have contributed to the changes made in America and around the world. Were these influential leaders targeting at a small range of individuals or where their intentions much grater then we recognize? If times have changed, why is there still racism today?
If we look at the meaning of being a racial influence, it is to simply look at ones culture or tribe letting that impact the way we view each others lifestyles. Since the beginning of time, civilization has always voiced and expressed their heritage. Influencing is not about competition, but educating to teach others about identity. This could be a key to why so many countries, including the United States, are still pledged with racism. When we choose not to accept ones social class we divide ourselves creating a discrimination hedge. Refusing to comprehend originality causes us to be limited to what we have to offer humanity.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as a Civil Rights Leader to assist with equality. Even thought the 1960′s was a pivotal time for African Americans, Dr. King believed that all should be equated. Regardless of where a human being originated, no one should be excluded from having opportunities to strive for a comfortable life. Freedom marches and speeches that were organized by King and the Montgomery Improvement Association proved that this was a concern that needed to be altered. A prime example of how racial influence is to address awareness to others abroad.
Understanding who we are and where we come from, will enable us to have a stronger since of pride. Thus, charging us to become influential and holding each other accountable.
