Black History Month Thesis

Black history month is celebrate not only in United States but also in Canada and England. Black history is celebrated with the success of African Americans in being able to reform society, fighting for equality, making and reforming music, and activists who put their own life on the line to get the equality not only for African-Americans but other minority races as well. One of my personal heroes from African American descent that is associated with black history month is Martin Luther king Jr. because he fought for equality of all people of color which during his time was something extremely dangerous to do and he stood up for what he believed was right. Martin Luther King fought for equality of all people of color. One thing that Martin King fought for was racial equality. Now during this time (60s and before) schools were segregated and schools for the color were not funded equal nor received an equal education as whites did. This was something Martin King fought for equality. Another example that he fought for equality was the issue on the right to vote. Some Southern States were going against the U.S constitution and would figure out ways to keep the …show more content…
During this time for colored people fighting for rights was almost like tell a white man come here and kill me or beat me. King would eventually be killed be Charles Ray; however his cause would live on and set in motion for other minorities to fight for the rights like the Lincoln high walkouts and Chicano movement for equality. Martin King Jr. proved to be a positive person who fought for the rights of others and risking himself which basically makes a hero too many others around the United States of America. And although minorities still suffer through some discrimination today, he was able to set the pathway towards equality for other people which is the reason why he is celebrated and remembered during black history