martin luther king

             Schaller, writing of Martin Luther King's expression of civil disobedience, claims it was " in the language and spirit of Christian forbearance," and later notes Black "frustration at the limited successes of nonviolent tactics." Sitkoff likewise notes the frustration of Blacks in SNCC and CORE over "the limited pace of racial change," how they came to believe that "King's goal of an integrated society was an impossible dream, and criticize American "liberalism."
             Do you agree with these two assessments? However you answer, discuss the basis for Black "frustration" and why? Describe the trajectory of Black protest, the reasons for the emergence of Black Power, and the divisions within Civil Rights ranks.
             Yes Martin Luther King a powerful black Reverend, led a non-violent, non-resistant civil rights movement to the opposition of many. Many of Kings followers participated in these non-violent demonstrations, including such things as sit-ins, protest marches, political rallies and boycotts. Many of MLK's followers were white students who had begun fighting for equal rights, alongside the Black students and other activists. The activists were trained in Kings belief of no n violent resistance as a means to achieve racial equality and harmony among the races.
             Though the protest were widely hated and violently counter acted upon by white oppositionists, the peaceful demonstration continued to struggle to accomplish their mission. Democratic politicians supported Kings beliefs and actions with financial backings. This support, while much needed, lacked the political action in the form of actual deeds, which were much needed in order to make any significant movement towards attaining the goals set by Black leaders.
             The 1964 move to community based support groups for the civil rights movement targeted voter registration and community organizations. B...

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