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Week 3 Assignment: Analyzing Body Language

“I have a dream” speech given by Dr. Marin Luther King Jr in the 1960’s. This speech shed light on the realization that even though slaves had been freed by Abraham Lincoln many years ago blacks still wasn’t free. He talks about segregation and unequal rights of African Americans. The purpose of the speech was to protest against discrimination to fight for equal rights for all citizens. Segregation was limiting black lives not allowing for growth within the community during the sixties. Now if you listen to Alicia Garza her speech given in 2015 she talks about how black lives are not equal to white lives, how society continues to treat African American unfair. She is the founder of Black Lives Matter. She states” Black folks have consistently been denied the rights to privilege that come with citizenship that so many of us take for granted.” (2020).

When comparing the two speeches I felt Dr. King’s leadership was more powerful and peaceful. Giving the information needed but in a less defensive way. He gave the people hope for equal rights and what the future would of African Americans. Both speeches highlighted injustices that African Americans face in society. Alicia Garza highlighted more negativity toward whites when it came to black lives. Focusing on police brutality and several black lives lost due to this.

Both speeches express the need for change. Dr. King expression is more vocal. He is passionate during his speech this is noticeable with his voice, arm movements and posture. Alicia Garza is more quite during her speech not a lot of changes in vocal pattern holding back a lot of emotions.

Dr. King’s speech was held at the Lincoln Memorial in from of thousands of people. This was a very powerful and impactful statement. During these times there wasn’t a lot of rallies held (2018). Standing in front of the statue of Lincoln who once set slaves free set the tone for the speech. Being surrounded by med and women of color leading the movement that would changes lives……..Continue