Martin+Luther+King,+Jr.+Impact

__Impact of Event/Topic During The Civil Rights Era__

50 years ago, America was run mostly by white males. It's not what Martin Luther King did for just African Americans but what he did for all Americans. Ever since M.L.K stood up for the African Americans, many things have changed for so many people. We now have a lot of examples of different backgrounds of all races, religions and both genders who have got up to the highest levels in our society. This use to be a very rare thing that would happen but now its considered more of a normal way of life. M.L.K is a national hero to everyone because he made the biggest difference that can benefit to everyone. Even though the racism and segregation is a big issue, M.L.K proved to a lot of people that not just the whites can make a difference. M.L.K's role in the civil rights movement will never be forgotten but always remembered.

__Current Issues That Involve The Event/Topic__

After M.L.K died, more civil rights activist came out and tried to work past segregation in the world. He showed people that he is a good leader and he feels really strong about what was going on in the world. In the early 1900's there would be no such thing as a black president but now in 2009 we have our first black president. I think he strongly influenced how people see African Americans and how people view them. Racism will almost always be a problem but now more and more people realize they are no different.