Today, January 20th, 2020 marks the day that we celebrate one of the most (if not the most) influential civil rights activists in history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Kings achievements were so significant they are still seen to this day. However, it is important to remember on this momentous day that the actions taken by Dr. King and his supporters were not taken in vein and the sacrifices that had to be made in order to achieve what we have today. in 1963, Dr. King was arrested and sent to prison for peacefully protesting the harsh treatment of the black community in Birmingham, Alabama, which was one of the most segregated states at that time. During Dr. Kings time in prison, he constructed a letter addressed to eight white religious leaders of the South, who did not approve of Dr. Kings ideas and beliefs. Dr. King calls out these religious leaders by telling them they are not really that different from one another. For example, both Dr. King and the religious leaders took the time to publicly support their beliefs, but only Dr. King was punished for it. Another thing that he mentions is that the way the white authorities have treated the black community and how it has caused various psychological effects within the community. While Dr. King may not have agreed with the views of the white religious leaders, he still respected and accepted their views. Dr. Kings core argument is that when it comes down to it, we are all really just humans seeking the same thing, equality and happiness. Dr. King was saying that they would be going against the their own beliefs and the U.S. Constitutions creed of “All men are created equal”. Dr. Kings argument has always been relevant, he was the one who had the courage to stand up against those who treated not just himself, but an entire community of people unfairly, just because they looked different and had different ideas/beliefs. In conclusion, Dr. King shows us that there is absolutely no reason to treat others differently, regardless of the color of their skin.