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January 15 %u2022 2025 www.VeteransReporterNews.com VETERANS Reporter News 9an active rejection of the cruelty and tyranny of an opposing class, not just the avoidance of repercussions. This fundamental belief, borne out of the uniquely American experience of civil life after institutional slavery and racism, carried through King%u2019s influence all over the world.A Vision That Changed the FutureIt%u2019s because of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the efforts of his supporters that America came to understand the power of nonviolent protest. When his nonviolent efforts were met with violence, it actually garnered empathy and support for his cause. The public was swayed to such a magnitude that major acts of Congressional power were set in motion.King was largely responsible for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in the workforce and public accommodations based on %u201crace, color, religion, or national origin.%u201d The Voting Rights Act protects African Americans%u2019 right to vote. He also played a major part in the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. This prevents people from banning Black people from any sort of housing, be it a rental or a sale.Even until the day he was killed, King never allowed fear to triumph. He unified people together under a common goal. Today, you won%u2019t find Black people and white people forced to sit in separate sections on a bus or drink from separate water fountains in a public space. Although prejudice remains, the tide is shifting in a way where the racists of the world are scorned, and not innocent African Americans.Changing the World Through NonviolenceEven though Martin Luther King, Jr. was a notable American citizen, his influence did not stop at the American borders. It has transcended not only his race and nationality but also the span of his lifetime.Influence in South AfricaKing was vocally opposed to the apartheid government in South Africa. He rejected the premise that people of different races should receive different treatment from their elected officials. Future South African president Nelson Mandela used King%u2019s nonviolent techniques nearly 30 years after King%u2019s death.Influence on International LawMartin Luther King, Jr. also inspired the 1965 adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. It was ratified nearly a year after King%u2019s assassination and ensures that members outlaw hate speech and criminalize membership in organizations determined to be racist.Symbol of Peace, Equality and Hope Around the WorldBut beyond the more direct ways that King changed the world, his philosophy of nonviolence and peace has inspired many examples of civil disobedience. His face and name are synonymous with peace and equality and are an emblem for hope among the oppressed.There are many tributes to King that reflect the extent of his influence around the world. Some of these landmarks include a 27-acre park in Paris, France (Parc Clichy-Batignolles - Martin Luther King); the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Church in Debrecen, Hungary; the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Forest in Israel; and the Martin Luther King Jr. School in Accra, Ghana. Throughout the world, over 1,000 streets are named after King as well.Martin Luther King Jr.%u2019s Vision TodaySegregation in America has been abolished in an official manner, although we still see discrimination in other ways. Certain inner cities continue to struggle with violence and a need for equal pay and equal opportunity. If King were alive, he%u2019d be rallying in every city that faced inequality and injustice.At the same time, in 2008, America elected its first Black president, President Barack Obama. That%u2019s something King would be very proud of. King%u2019s name is still spoken with pride, and his legacy of nonviolence has proven that the race war can be settled through nonviolent protest and a common endeavor for an anti-antagonistic world.A Legacy That Transcends a HolidayMartin Luther King, Jr.%u2019s vision changed the world not just for the Black community, but for the global anti-racism cause. His legacy continues to influence modern non-violent protests and demonstrations. Learn more about the positive effect of Martin Luther King, Jr. around the world with an article on what he did to progress the civil rights movement.www.fycdnv.orgTien Pu Temple Las VegasNevadaA brief introduction toYi-Guan Dao (I-Kuan Tao)We revere our own elders and extend a similar reverence towards the elders of other families; we treat our own young with kindness and extend a similar kindness to the young of other families.