Part A: Answer B. There are allies outside of the African American community who understand that until all people are free, no people are free.
Part B: Answer D. "...for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny."
Explanation:
I just took the test and both answers were correct.
In his iconic speech at the Lincoln Memorial for the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, King urged America to "make real the promises of democracy." King synthesized portions of his earlier speeches to capture both the necessity for change and the potential for hope in American society.
The clear and obvious English of the title "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" means D. a farewell urging the listener not to be sad.
The speaker points out that he is compelled to consume his time apart from his beloved, but before he go, he explains that goodbye should not be the event of sorrow and mourning.
Try talking it out with them. Suggest alternatives. Explain why you disagree with their decision in a respect manner. If none of that works, well...I guess you'll have to change schools. But it won't be <em>all </em>bad. You might meet new people and learn new things! New opportunities.