Martin Luther King Jr. marched alongside his supporters to protest the discrimination faced by black Americans. All were arrested and imprisoned because of this demonstration. Following these demonstrations, the Governing Administration of the city of Birmingham wrote a letter in which it called on black people to put an end to their act of violence. This letter appeared in the Birmingham newspaper. In response, Martin Luther King, Jr. drafted a document for white merchants in the U.S. administration to root out the prevailing racial prejudice against black Americans from its roots, which would mark a turning point in the civil rights movement and provide a lasting inspiration to the civil rights movement. fight for racial equality. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" emphasizes the importance of non-violence in order to put an end to the frustrations that were growing in the mind of the "Negro" (King). He urged white people to abolish all unjust laws that were the main cause of injustice against his community. On top of that, he was completely disappointed by the Birmingham leadership's continued refusal to negotiate. Martin Luther King explained their direct actions of nonviolence to create an atmosphere in which they could negotiate this situation of segregation and racial discrimination. He expressed concern that if the emotions and thoughts of the "American Negro" (King) are not to be released in a non-violent manner, the result of this situation will lead to violence. The purpose of these direct actions was not to create tension in society, but to bring to light the painful experience of black Americans that had long been hidden in American society. Nonviolent direct...... middle of paper ......ence. As in the case of India's struggle for freedom, Mahatma Gandhi followed the path of non-violence and ultimately succeeded in achieving freedom and constitutional rights for the people of India. The path of non-violence is not so easy, because it requires a lot of determination and sacrifice. But in the end you will succeed. In today's global scenario where hatred and violence reign everywhere, we need people like Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi who can guide people towards the path of peace and harmony. Works CitedKing, ML Jr. (September 2011). “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute. Retrieved from https://online.ivytech.edu/Martin Luther King%2C Jr. (nd). BrainyQuote.com. Retrieved September 10, 2011, from BrainyQuote.com website: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/martinluth403521.html