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What is Civil Rights? Larry Reed

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" //Martin Luther King, Jr.// //Letter from a Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963//

"Our objective is complete freedom, justice and equality by any means necessary" //Malcolm X// //1. Spend 5 minutes free writing what these quotes mean to you. When you have finished, spend 3 minutes dicussing with 3-4 other persons in your group.// //Background Information:// //The Civil Rights reform in the United States began with small scale protests before enw movements, leaders and organizations finally brought about change.// //Debate: King Versus X//

"Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars...hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."

"Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hands on you, send them to the cemetary."

2. List 3-4 things you like about King's nonviolent stance.

3. List 3-4 things you like about Malcolm X's "any means necessary".

4. Take the two quotes and have a five minute discussion on violence in America, and how to stop it.

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