Question

Describe King’s point of view regarding the state of race relations in 1963 Birmingham.

King believed that a “dialogue” had begun but could only be influenced by large demonstrations and media exposure.

King believed that the South was bogged down in a “monologue” rather than a “dialogue.” His efforts at direct action were designed to “create a situation so crisis-packed that it will inevitably open the door to negotiation.”

King thought that race relations were reaching a “winner-take-all” scenario in which violence would be unavoidable.

King believed that race relations were entering a golden age but needed a final push.

Answer 1

Martin Luther King did not agree with the race relations that existed in Birmingham in 1963 because there was a lot of discriminationand segregation.