Utilizing Textual Evidence/Quotes

"The stench of injustice," which wafted from the cities of the South to the farmlands of the West, "should offend every American" (Chavez 52).

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King, Jr. states, "Let us not wallow in the valley of despair" (15).

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"It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned," according to King, Jr. (4).

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"Economic pressure is the only language the growers speak, and they are beginning to listen," Chavez states (64).

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The dream is for everyone to have a seat and an equal share at the "table of brotherhood" (King, Jr. 18).

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Chavez knew and understood the same thing the King, Jr. knew to be true: "Non-violence is the only way to peace and justice" (Chavez 14).

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We can become a nation where people "will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" (King, Jr. 20).

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Chavez's message resonates with the audience when he gravely declares, "And the children are dying" (35).

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Large agricultural companies, "blinded by greed, by racism, and by power," have shown little to no concern for the working conditions of migrant farmers. (Chavez 44).

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King, Jr. has a focused, contagious drive to succeed: "We shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back" (King, Jr. 11).

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