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History teaches us that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African American Baptist minister who was the leader of the civil rights movement. He was known for advancing civil rights by conducting non-violent marches and protests not only for the advancement of African American people, but for all people. Due to the blatant inequalities related to blacks right to vote, desegregation, labor rights, and basic civil rights, King felt that peaceful, non-violent protests, movements, marches, etc. would be an effective way to get legislation passed, laws changed, and accomplishments recognized for those who had been oppressed for years. His 1963 I Have A Dream speech spoke volumes because in summary, he wanted freedom, justice, and equality for all.

Now lets move forward to the 21st century. It appears that the United States of America is experiencing and witnessing the same inequalities and injustices that Dr. King did. In 2013, the Black Lives Matter Movement surfaced after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of African American Trayvon Martin. Since that time, Americans have witnessed the disproportionate death rate of black lives more than any other race. Over the past 5+ years, every time a group of African Americans decide to protest or rally behind a social injustice, they are met with guns, tear gas, shields, etc., and this is coming from those who are tasked to protect and serve us. The protests are meant to be peaceful, without violence, as Dr. King would have wanted. For the most part, the protesters are carrying signs and banners, which does not compare to the damage that can be caused by guns, bullets, or a billy club, which in most instances, is being carried out by law enforcement officials. Due to the number of African Americans (both males/females) that have lost their lives, the families are tired and dont know what else to do besides to march peacefully and protest to try to get laws changed and legislation enacted that will hold those responsible and accountable when they cause the death of someone, particularly someone who is not armed.

Civils Rights Movement. Black Lives Matter Movement. Two Different Centuries. Same Inequalities and Injustices.

Gamma Lambda Omega Chapter Reporter, Grace Thompson, Follow us next week for more information on Dr. Kings life. The Man, The Movement, The Message.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. The Man, The Movement, The Message - Brunswicktimes Gazette