On The Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. He was a civil rights leader who fought for racial equality and justice. His assassination was a major turning point in the civil rights movement, and it helped to galvanize support for the cause.

Before his death, King helped organize the “Poor People’s Campaign” to address issues of economic justice. King traveled the country to assemble “a multiracial army of the poor” that would march on Washington to engage in nonviolent civil disobedience at the Capitol until Congress created an “economic bill of rights” for poor Americans.

Today, Black Lives Matter is a movement that is fighting for racial equality and justice. The movement has gained momentum in recent years, and it has helped to raise awareness of the issue of police brutality against black people.

There are many similarities between the civil rights movement and the Black Lives Matter movement. Both movements are fighting for racial equality and justice, and both movements have been met with resistance from those who oppose their goals.

However, there are also some important differences between the two movements. The civil rights movement was largely led by black men, while the Black Lives Matter movement is led by a diverse group of people, including black men, women, and white people. Additionally, the Black Lives Matter movement is more focused on police brutality than the civil rights movement was.

Despite the differences, both the civil rights movement and the Black Lives Matter movement are important steps in the fight for racial equality and justice. They have helped to raise awareness of the issue of racism, and they have helped to mobilize people to take action.

On this anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, we should remember his legacy and continue to fight for the cause of racial equality and justice. We should also support the Black Lives Matter movement and its efforts to end police brutality and racial injustice.