In the essay King is seen as an outsider to the white race. Like Klass and Wilkins, King had to struggle to become an insider. King's life was full of desegregation and nonviolent protests. After all his struggles he finally became an insider. Going from being outsiders to insiders gave African-Americans something to strive for.
Inner rings are a part of everyone's lives.
Every inner ring is beneficial to a person in some way. They bring a individual belonging, friendship, and trust. Inner rings are needed in a person's life. They also give a person something to strive for. Works Cited Brooks, Garth.