CAN ONE PERSON MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

THINGS I HAVE DONE

• I led several marches to encourage equal rights, such as …

• I also led ….

THINGS I HAVE DONE

• I have given many public speeches to influence changes in civil rights, such as:

1. I Have a Dream speech in Washington, DC2. I Have Been to the Mountaintop in …3. …4. …

THINGS I HAVE DONE

• I influenced the creation of civil rights legislation, such as:

1. Equal Rights Amendment2. Voting Rights Act3. …

• I was the founder of …

THINGS I HAVE DONE• 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 DONE

• 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 …• I was a strong believer in education. I attended …

and earned degrees from ….• I grew up in … where I experienced …• I was encouraged by …• 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 ….

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 descriptions 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”.

• Unfortunately, some took up arms and reacted with violence and negativity. Many were tired and impatient when it came to fighting for their rights.

“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 21st Century Skill of Accountability and Adaptability. I role modeled 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. As my quote says, 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.

“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 ENVIRONMENTS because we all members of society that should be working and striving toward one positive and peaceful goal. It is a disgrace that humans living in a common ENVIRONMENT 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 an ENVIRONMENT where everyone has equal opportunities. No one should have to live in fear when exercising basic rights, such as voting.

In this photograph, sanitation workers assemble in front of Clayborn Temple in Memphis, TN for a solidarity march. On April 4, 1968, the

53rd day of the Memphis Sanitation Workers' strike, a week after this picture was taken, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated

on the Lorraine Motel balcony.

IB Learner ProfilePRINCIPLED

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.

21st Century SkillSocial Responsibility—Acting responsibly with the interests of

the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace, and community contexts

This also relates to ENVIRONMENTS. 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"I Am A Man, Sanitation Workers Strike, Memphis, Tennessee" Estate of Ernest C. Withers and Panopticon Gallery of Photography, Boston, Mass., Web. Nov. 27, 2012. http://www.chrysler.org/ajax/load-collection-item/59

“Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968)” QuotationsPage.com 28 Nov.2012. http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

"Martin Luther King Jr. - Biography". Nobelprize.org. 28 Nov 2012. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html

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