In the South, mostly African-Americans of the middle-class took an active part in the struggle for integration in the American society. ... In his first speech to the group as its president, King declared: We have no alternative but to protest. For many years we have shown an amazing patience. We have sometimes given our white brothers the feeling that we liked the way we were being treated. ... King lectured in all parts of the country and discussed problems of Blacks with civil-rights and religious leaders at home and abroad. ...

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