To first understand the purpose and effectiveness of non-violent direct action, we must know what it means. According to M.L.K, non-violent action incorporates three aspects; firstly, to collect all the information pertaining to an incident or cause and determine if it is an injustice. Secondly, to try and partake in negotiations and avoid all conflict if possible. Thirdly, to self-purify, which to MLK was praying, meditating and partaking in non-violent actions. Lastly, it was direct action, which would be marches, sit-ins, pretty much all non-violent actions one could do, as they would…