There was not room for a soul on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, USA. Hundreds of thousands of people, civilians, crowded to hear Dr. King. The month of August 1963 was passing and, after the march in the city for jobs and freedom, for civil rights, countless faces were staring at a single person… the leader of one of the most important movements in history. history of said country, which more than 50 years ago changed the political, social and cultural course of an entire generation in tune with these simple and powerful words: “I have a dream…â€
His leadership focused on pursuing a clear goal, equal rights for all citizens regardless of race. Through his ability to communicate persuasively and mobilize the masses, King was able to catalyze significant legislative changes around human rights, including the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, through which he managed to unify a polarized country and, through voting, prohibit the racial segregation that excluded thousands of people for so long.Â
