why do people think martin luther king did any thing for black people here in the uk?

Question

he did nothing america was going through apartid then not the uk. there were no signs or busses here like there was in the usa or swiming pools like in the usa or south africa.

Answer 1

You actually ask a good question. Other than the movement itself giving a voice to all people of minority, whereever they may have had little, can we say King did all that much?
Having studied a bit about the American south's version of apartid, I am not sure King did all that much for people of colour in the Amercias.
In truth, it was the sheer mass of people rising up with a common voice, and someone was going to be the leader, so to speak.
Well there's my tuppence worth!
Charles "that cheeky lad"

Answer 2

His general services in improving race relations internationally benefited people in Britain too. By increasing the profile of the racism in the USA there were reforms and improvements made throughout the world. He would appear on news and political shows broadcast everywhere and as such would have proved a great inspiration for local campaigners across the UK. Although the segregation of black people was never as big an issue in the UK as the USA it was still something that needed addressing and any publicity for this cause was a great help.

Answer 3

Martin Luther King Jr.'s actions paved the way for peace and understanding in all countries, not just the U.S. In a previous question you said you are not a racist, but why do you seem to be so stuck on this issue?

Answer 4

The devil is always in the detail. Forget the buses, the swimming pools, whatever. It has nothing specifically to do with blacks. but with racially oppressed peoples all over the world; what he offered was not for any specific racial groups, such as the blacks in the UK, but for everyone. For mankind.

Answer 5

He gave them voice