Injustice In Letter From Birmingham Jail

From the very beginning of the United States existence, freedom had been demanded from the tyranny of the British crown. With the issues of taxation without representation, unfair trading orders, and virtual representation, British colonists became outraged and demanded that they be granted freedom from their oppressor. In the American heritage, the demand for freedom has been a vital part of solving unequal rights, rather that be based on gender, race, or even just to settle a biased dispute. In, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” by Martin Luther King Jr., King describes the injustices being done to himself and the fellow black community. Throughout the letter, King responds to the criticism demonstrated by eight prominent white clergymen for whom have expressed that he is certainly not welcome in Birmingham. King explains how he is not an “outsider” of Birmingham and he is merely there because of the organizational ties he formed with the community. King emphasizes the terrible actions being done to the black community, such as the bombing of houses and churches,

Currently, in my school district, there is a debacle going on regarding a change in the strict dress code. A dress coded allowing for a gender equal dress code was shot down in a board vote, greatly angering many students. A group of students successfully protested against this injustice, receiving national media attention and even printed space from tabloids and journal editorials like Buzzfeed and Complex magazine. This group of students is standing up for what they believe in, demanding that the issue be solved. If it weren't for the select group of students in the first place, the district would have not even considered a dress code change. In a situation where you are not happy with the outcomes or wrongdoings, it is vital to voice your opinion and demand the forsaken