CAN ONE PERSON MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT?

THINGS I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED I led several marches to encourage equal rights, such as … I also led ….

THINGS I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED I have given many public speeches to influence changes in civil rights, such as: 1.I Have a Dream speech in Washington, DC 2.I Have Been to the Mountaintop in … 3.… 4.…

THINGS I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED I influenced the creation of civil rights legislation, such as: 1.Equal Rights Amendment 2.Voting Rights Act 3.… I was the founder of …

THINGS I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED I wrote several books, including: 1.Stride toward Freedom; the Montgomery story (1958) 2.The Measure of a Man (1959) 3.Strength to Love (1963) 4.Why We Can't Wait (1964) 5.Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community? (1968)

THINGS I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED I won the Nobel Peace Prize for … Other awards I have won are: 1.… 2.… 3.… 4.… 5.…

MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE INFLUENCED BY My family which … My religious influence came from …

MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE INFLUENCED BY I was a strong believer in education. I attended … and earned degrees from …. I grew up in … where I experienced …

MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE INFLUENCED BY I was encouraged by … to …. I looked up to …. because … Leaders, such as the great Mohandas Ghandi influenced me to preach and practice non- violence.

MY LASTING IMPACT Through all of my accomplishments, I have been able to influence others to take action to achieve equal rights. I have been considered the leader of the Civil Rights Movement that brought an end to segregation. I have set a strong example that an education is necessary to advance a society through …

MY LASTING IMPACT Through all of my accomplishments, I have been able to influence others to take action to achieve equal rights. This influence has gone beyond the United States and has influenced societies around the world to use non-violent methods to fight for equal rights. I have been influential in the writing and passing of civil rights legislation, such as the Equal Rights Amendment. I influenced equality for other minorities, such as women.

MY LASTING IMPACT Through preaching for many years, I have led many followers to Christ and used my religious philosophies of love and forgiveness to resolve conflict and separation in society. I have founded and led several organizations, such as …., that still influence societies around the world to …..

MY LASTING IMPACT My speeches, community involvement, and leadership skills have been studied, taught, and modeled all over the world. My character has also influenced citizens in a variety of societies to bring about positive change. Perseverance, work ethic, integrity, dedication, just, caring, and assertive are some of the many words people have used to describe my character.

MY LASTING IMPACT Sadly, my assassination also had a lasting impact on society. With all of the positive change and displays of love, many people paused to reflect about the effects of anger, hate, segregation, and indifference. My death influenced others to “get involved”. Whites, blacks, young, old, males, females, presidents, paupers, wealthy, poor, Catholics, Jews, and Baptists came out to mourn my death and show solidarity.

MY LASTING IMPACT Unfortunately, some individuals took up arms and reacted with violence and negativity. Not everybody liked me or believed in what I was doing or how I was doing it. Many people grew tired and impatient when it came to fighting for their rights. Many were angry after my death and decided to take a different course of action. Followers of Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael became militant in their fight for justice.

VIDEOS King Leads the March on Washington (4 min) tv-14 On August 28, 1963, a quarter million people gather to support civil rights and share Dr. King's "dream" of equality.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” This quote represents the IB Learner Profile RISK TAKER. A risk taker is someone who approaches unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. I did not allow fear to control my actions. I approached uncomfortable situations and conversations with confidence. I was willing to accept any consequences that came with standing up for what was morally right. I set an example for others to take risks by organizing marches and various other demonstrations.

I served as a role model and encouraged citizens to exercise personal responsibility. I set high standards and goals for myself and others. Without personal responsibility and community involvement a society can be left to be controlled and dictated by an elite few. I feel that we are accountable for each other and need to learn how to adapt to each other and our environment. It is easy to say nothing, do nothing, and hide in the comfort of your own home, but as others say, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” I take the responsibility of being a man by standing up for what is right, being accountable for my society, and adapting to my environment. 21 st Century Skill Accountability and Adaptability

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” This relates to OPEN-MINDED because we are all members of society that should not only understand and appreciate our own culture, but also value and appreciate those that are different than us. We will be able to advance as a society when we realize how to respect the perspectives of others. It is a disgrace that humans living in a common environmnet would be seen or judged based upon their race, sex, age, disability, appearance, wealth, and/or interests. I have lived my life dedicated to creating a country where everyone has equal opportunities.

In this photograph, sanitation workers assemble on the 53 rd day of the Memphis Sanitation Worker’s strike in front of Clayborn Temple in Memphis, TN. On April 4, 1968, a week after this picture was taken, I was assassinated on the Lorraine Motel balcony.

IB Learner Profile PRINCIPLED I have always felt that a man must stand for something. I stand for the same PRINCIPLES that the original founding fathers discussed and wrote about in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. I stand for the basic rights of all man: life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. I support the democratic process and societies equal participation in that process. I believe in fairness and justice for all mankind.

21 st Century Skill Social Responsibility—Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace, and community contexts If you look back at my accomplishments and their impact, you will see that I lived a life of service to others and for others. I believe that we are all accountable to one another. If one is in need or hurting, it is everyone’s duty to help. If one is mistreated, we pick them up and we bring the persecutor's to justice. My ethical behavior was obvious through my religious convictions, non- violence approach to social justice, and unwavering character.

Works Cited Secondary Sources Beasley, Sandra and John Abrams. "Remembering King.‖ American Scholar 74.2 (2005): n. pag. General OneFile. Web. 20 Feb “Biographical Outline of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”‖ King Center. The King Estate, Web. 14 Feb ”Martin Luther King Jr. ( ) QuotationsPage.com 28 Nov "Martin Luther King Jr. - Biography". Nobelprize.org. 28 Nov “Martin Luther King Jr. on Mutuality”.Kuelimika28 Nov

Works Cited Primary Sources Martin Luther King [videorecording]: I have a dream; Lincoln Memorial Martin Luther King, Jr. (Bowling Green: Johnson/Rudolph Video Productions), 1988.VCAS 506 Middleton Library (restricted shelving) I've Been to the Mountaintop. (San Francisco, CA: Harper San Francisco), 1994.E K5 A Middleton Library "I Am A Man, Sanitation Workers Strike, Memphis, Tennessee" Estate of Ernest C. Withers and Panopticon Gallery of Photography, Boston, Mass., Web. Nov. 27, Google Images: Luther-King-Jr.-Trivia-300x212.jpg /s1600/king-dr-martin-luther-king-jr.jpg