A Call for Unity was a letter written by eight clergymen local to Birmingham, Alabama and published in the local newspaper about stopping the untimely and unwise demonstrations performed by so called (outsiders referred to as Negroes). In this letter to the demonstrators, the eight white clergymen stated that the demonstrations are taking their peace away and that they only lead to more hatred and violence. They urged the Black community to negotiate with them about the matter and stop the demonstrations. They also suggested that when rights are not given, they have to go to court and fight for them.
Letter from Birmingham Jail was a letter written by Martin Luther King Jr as a reply. In his letter he talked about how he and his followers came to the point of conducting non-violent demonstrations. He also clarified that the Black community tried to negotiate many times with the Whites but their demands were repeatedly denied or ignored. All they received was the word wait. He also mentioned that they have waited long enough and that their cup of patience was already full. They no longer can bear the difference in the behavior between the Black and White, facilities provided, rights they were given, the way they were spoken to.
In addition, Martin Luther King, Jr also confessed to the Christian and Jewish community about his disappointment over the White moderates who always preferred order instead of justice. The non-violent demonstrations were performed to remove the existing order and to bring justice to the Black community. He also mentioned that everyone is equal in the eye of God. It is we who see people at different levels. So, the church should not differentiate between Blacks and Whites. In contrast, they were not supporting the Black community and were silent. Moreover, some even refused to understand the demonstrations.
In conclusion, A Call for Unity and Letter from Birmingham Jail were written by two different communities, one supporting the racism another denying it. People now are more concerned about racism and try not to be racist. However, in some places racism still exists. We should not support racism.
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