The Drum Major Instinct is a sermon by Martin Luther King Jr. which explains how everyone wants to become a leader, but no one wants to become a leader for justice, peace, and righteousness. This Sermon is to inform and persuade the reader about the beliefs Martin Luther king had. Martin Luther king Jr. gave his speech on February 4, 1968 and was assassinated 2 months later in April 4, 1968. The target audience were African Americans, protesters, and the people attending in the Ebenezer Baptism Church. Martin Luther King Jr. talks about how people always seek to be recognized, praised, and the desire to be first. He explains all these causes are what he calls the “drum major Instinct”. This instinct is said to be among with everyone and can
