Context Sections Outline

Sorting Contexts: Historical v. Rhetorical

The topic I chose is Martin Luther King Jr. as an individual. Research will show how huge of an impact he had on the Civil Rights Movement and also how he serves as an identity for African Americans. Also, how/why he is a great example of protest.

Historical Context:

• *The African American Civil Rights Movement.
• *African Americans fighting against racial injustice/being mistreated during this period of time.
• *Background information on MLK and what his purpose was.
• *Specific non-violent protests lead by Dr. King throughout the whole Civil Rights Movement.

Rhetorical Context:

• *How MLK serves as an identity/image for African Americans.
• *How effective were Dr. King’s protests on the Black Community during that time.
• *How did the White Community view MLK while he was doing all of this.
• *Dr. King’s influence on protest.