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MLK and the X During the 1950’s and 1960’s major changes were taking place for black Americans across the United States. Riots, mass demonstrations, Civil Right’s laws, voting laws and an end to segregation, were seeking to improve the quality of life for blacks in both the industrial north and the deeply segregated south. After 350 years it seemed that the blacks and whites would, if not willing, be force to live in peace with …

…the 50’s and 60’s the nonviolent demonstrations lead by King and others got direct action and lead to negotiations. However, they many violent uprisings in the northern and southern cities say little progress as a result. This is like the bully in the schoolyard, the more you let the bully know that he upsets you, the more he bullies you. But, once you show that you are stronger willed he starts to leave you alone.