[Speech] IN THE END, WE WILL REMEMBER NOT THE WORDS OF OUR ENEMIES, BUT THE SILENCE OF OUR FRIENDS. - King's Reflection

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

/ɪn ðə ɛnd, wi wɪl rɪˈmɛmbər nɑt ðə wɝdz ʌv aʊɝ ˈɛnəmiz, bʌt ðə ˈsaɪləns ʌv aʊɝ frɛndz/

Impact of inaction

Martin Luther King Jr. reflected on the impact of inaction with "the silence of our friends," emphasizing the importance of support and solidarity. This statement underscores the responsibility of individuals to stand against injustice. King's insight continues to inspire activism and allyship in the fight for social justice.

Background

  1. Martin Luther King Jr.

  2. Civil Rights Leader

  3. Letter from Birmingham Jail, 1963

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