Letter From Birmingham Jail
How did direct action in Birmingham, according to King, develop over time?
“I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
“I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Direct action began with planning, mental preparation, and training. Activists then considered the timing of their protests carefully, placing particular emphasis on holiday shopping and the mayoral election.
Letter From Birmingham Jail