King's Point

Martin Luther King Jr. has been a very important part of history. He has always believed in equality for all. He continues his thoughts and feelings towards this subject in his Letter From Birmingham Jail. He wrote in reply to eight clergy men who wanted him to stop his public demonstrations in the city of Birmingham. Dr. King was just demonstrating his civil rights act, which at the time, he had been doing a lot of, which is why he was hated and loved by a lot of people. Dr. King's point of the letter was to clarify the need for civil rights for all Americans, blacks along with whites. He believes that the time for change is now, and his public demonstrations are very important for the African American community. He attempts to connect with the men whom he is writing to by explaining what it means to be black and the things they have to deal with in a society run by whites who despise the blacks. King sends these men a very strong and ideal message, attempting to change their minds about is demonstrations and understanding that they are very important for the African American Community.