Martin Luther King, arguably more than any other figure, shaped American life from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s. During this time, the population of African Americans, which was barely recognized as anything more than a minority, followed King to the "dream" of societal reform, and equality between Blacks and Whites.
King's factual and reasoned approach intended to win his adversaries over by appealing to their consciences. From his peaceful persuasion, to imaginative solutions in changing times to the power of hope, optimism and non-violence strategy were valuable applications and a comprehensive instrument for taking courageous action under even the most difficult of circumstances. …