In this blog I will discuss the power of Martin Luther King JR. I will do this using two of his speeches. "How Long? Not Long!" and his "Last Speech". His voice was the backbone to his non-violent movement. His words gave others strength. His passion made others passionate for the cause. He gave his people the knowledge that there would me a better day for African Americans, they would be equal because God was on the side of justice.

In the speech "How Long? Not long!" we see how great a public speaker Dr. King was. Through his choice of words combined with his delivery he was an exceptional motivational speaker. He was smart and determined which are important qualities in a leader. He holds your attention, his voice demands respect. In his "Last Speech" he portrayed his anger to the crowd by yelling at them. Letting them know he was not happy that they shouldn't be either. The anger in his voice showed that he would not be happy until segregation was done and the south could be a peaceful place for all. In this speech he let everyone know that he's "been to the mountain top" so they didn't have to fear anybody because they had God on their side.

Martin Luther King JR. used his voice as a weapon avaunt injustices in the black community stronger then any act of violence. His speeches were essential to non-violence. Many had never heard of the practice so it was up to him to not only teach non-violence but to bring faith into it. He had to get his point across that this was the best way. The people already had the anger because of the hardships they had to go through because of the color of their skin. But through Dr. King they gained an unbreakable backbone, courage,hope and a way to a brighter future.