
"Letters from a Birmingham Jail" (Martin Luther King Jr.)
"Letters from a Birmingham Jail" is a powerful open letter written by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963 while he was incarcerated for protesting against racial segregation. In the letter, King defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism and criticizes white moderates who prioritize order over justice. He argues that individuals have a moral duty to fight unjust laws and expresses the urgency of civil rights activism. The letter emphasizes the interconnectedness of communities and serves as a call to action for justice, highlighting the moral imperative of standing against oppression.