American icon and former civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "I dream that my four children will one day they will live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." This quote speaks volumes about the message he is trying to convey to society regarding racism. It's basically saying don't judge others just by the color of their skin, but love them for who they are. We should not be too quick to judge others and work to eliminate our own shortcomings. As a society, we should examine one based on the “content of their character.” This quote is very significant and relevant to the topic: Who was the more effective civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, or Huey Newton?" In considering this question, I had to consider each civil rights leader and his contribution to end/limit racism All three civil rights activists contributed time and effort to end a very important cause, such as racism. I believe that, during his lifetime, Martin Luther King Jr. was the most effective/important civil rights leader of his era, between Malcolm X and Huey Newton. Throughout his life, Malcolm , proving to be one of the most important figures In May 1925, Malcolm ,"... the teacher recommends becoming one. a carpenter instead, because being a lawyer is not a realistic goal for a "nigger"" (quote from internet source). Grow up...... middle of paper......it becomes clear to me that Martin Luther King jr. is the most effective activist in this period. I believe this because Martin Luther King jr. was the only one of the three who would not use force to achieve his goal of a world without racism. Rather he was a respectful preacher of the law that used his words, rather than his actions, to convey his message. Furthermore, Martin Luther King jr. reached all black and white ethnicities because of his peace-loving mentality. It was not about promoting one race , but to unite all races together, to live in a world of peace. If you looked at those who participated in his demonstrations, you could see a diverse mix of cultures and ethnicities. Today, Martin Luther King Jr.'s words still inspire us, as society, not to be too hasty in judging others by the color of their skin but by who they are as a person.