Project #2 SUPERHEROES

For Project #2, we are asked to choose a real life person who we think is like a superhero and illustrate his traits according to Edward de Bono's 'Six Thinking Hats'.

In this particular topic we have chosen Martin Luther King as our superhero. His target is to fight for the black people's rights. It is not fair to just assume that black people are only slaves. We are all humans who are just different by our own distinct specialty and characteristics.

Martin Luther King addressed this problem faced by his people and himself and he tried to gain rights for equality among the people. Martin Luther King approached people with the ideals of peace and not with violence to make things worse. Unfortunately, there were people who were against it. They protested and made matters worse for him so that he will give up his hope/aim on achieving rights for the black people.

One of his speeches, 'I have a dream' was really popular because the message to end racism in the United States was depicted in a powerful and charismatic way which touched the hearts of a lot of people.

Sadly, Martin Luther King was assassinated in a motel room the day before he was suppose to give another speech. His sudden death shocked the world where many were waiting for an end to inequality among different races. Even though he had left the world, his legacy and dream still resides in the memories of the  people today.

He is a symbol to equality among different races. That is the reason why our group has chosen him as a superhero. In Malaysia, there are 3 main different races which are Malays, Chinese, and Indians. A few racial riots happened in the past, and one of them is the May 13 incident. If Martin Luther King was still alive he would be a great superhero to fight for equality.

The mind map that we designed comprises of 6 thinking hats. There are green, red, yellow, black, white and blue .

Green hat - creativity 'what can you do with it'

Red hat - emotion 'how do you feel about the design' human reaction

Black hat - negativity 'critic' 

Yellow hat - positive 'supporting'

Blue hat - planning, organization 

White hat - research, knowledge, factual data 

Our mind map has something like a wheel behind it so we can turn it around to see information about Martin Luther King in accordance with the color of the hats.

Martin Luther King is also wearing a costume with a capital M in the middle. When he flashes a bright light from his logo, anyone who are racist they will transform into peace loving, open minded citizens. Cool power right???