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"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King
Martin Luther was a Roman Catholic priest. That put him in one of the higher social classes of the day. In those days, priests were the most educated of people.
The answer will surely vary but some believe the first to combine Judeo-Christian teachings on righteousness and social justice with secular philosophical humanism was Justin Martyr in the 2nd Century AD. See related link below for more historical developments:
racial discrimination
Martin Luther was a Roman Catholic priest. That put him in one of the higher social classes of the day. In those days, priests were the most educated of people.
he leads a movement to stop racial discrimination
Martin Luther King Jr's name was given to him by his father, who changed his own name from Michael to Martin Luther in honor of the German Protestant reformer Martin Luther. His father wanted his son to carry on the legacy of Martin Luther and strive for social justice and equality.
He has had no social status for many years, since he was killed many years ago.
Martin Luther King did not make a speech. However, his son, Martin Luther King Jr, delivered a speech called I Have a Dream.
Martin Luther King did not make a speech. However, his son, Martin Luther King Jr, delivered a speech called I Have a Dream.
Martin Luther King Jr. was leader for the Civil Rights movement. It worked toward political and social equality for people of all races, in 1955.
it took resources away from social reform.