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The Impact of Civil Rights Leaders by Mai Kimura
Malcom X
He was an African American minister and human rights activist
served as a spokesman and minister of Nation of Islam
made significant impact in the black rights movement
Malcom spread his opinion around newspapers, radios and television, to deliver the message of the Nation of Islam
He preached a message of self-reliance and self-protection
He drew criticism from many civil rights activists for his belief that the races should be separated
called for black pride and spread the idea of black nationalism
Malcom's dynamic speeches won many adherents to his cause
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Martin Luther King Jr
He was an American Christian minister, activist, and one of the primary leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
King's speech, "I Have A Dream" brought the audience to its feet
He worked hard to bring greater equality to America
He ensured civil rights for all people, regardless of race
He modeled sound leadership to the African American civil rights movement
His strong belief in nonviolent protest helped set the tone of the movement
YourDictionary. (2019, February 07). What Did Martin Luther King Do to Progress the Civil Rights Movement? Retrieved July 16, 2020, from
https://biography.yourdictionary.com/articles/martin-luther-king-progress-civil-rights-movement.html
boycotts, protests, and marches cause effectively and much legislation was passed against racial discrimination
Because of his commitment lead to peace, nonviolence and equality, his civil rights protests made genuine headway in American society
singled-handedly moved the needle on the civil rights movement, advocating for dignity, respect, freedom, and equality
His high moral probity allowed him to stand calmly in the face of brutality/violence, proving love conquer all
Betty Friedan
fought for abortion rights by establishing the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws
advocated for an increased role for women in the political process
remembered as a pioneer of feminism and the women's rights movement
She was an American feminist writer and activist
explored the idea of women finding personal fulfillment outside of their traditional roles
encouraged women to seek new opportunities for themselves
The book called, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan put her powerful message into this book
helped advance the women's right s movement as one of the founders of National Organization for Women (NOW)
She wrote about confining gender stereotypes and became a force for change
Co-found the NOW and served as its first president
She published "The Second Stage" and this helped women wrestling with the demands of work and home
History.com Editors. (2009, November 09). Betty Friedan. Retrieved July 16, 2020, from
https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/betty-friedan
Cesar Chavez
with Jerry Brown's support, Chavez organized a 110 mile march from San Francisco to Modesto
more than 15,000 people joined the march until it reached to Modesto
Longley, R. (2019, July 9). Civil Rights Activist and Folk Hero, Cesar Chavez. Retrieved July 16, 2020, from
https://www.thoughtco.com/cesar-chavez-biography-4178217
gained the support of the larger American labor movement, helping unions far beyond California recruit much-needed Hispanic members
paired up with Dolores Huerta and co-founded the United Farm Workers union (UFW)
folk here who dedicated his life to improving the pay and working conditions of farm workers
He fought for rights for farm laborers, who were among the most exploited workers in the nation
He was an American labor leader, community, organizer, and the most influential Latino activist
aggression strictly non-violent approach to social activism helped the cause of the farm workers' movement gain support from the public nationwide
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