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Jun 28, 2024 · Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.
- The Letter From The Birmingham Jail
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- Historical Significance and Legacy
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Civil Rights, Nonviolence,...
- Coretta Scott King
Following the assassination of her husband in 1968 and the...
- The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Civil Rights, SCLC, Nonviolence:...
- James Earl Ray
James Earl Ray (born March 10, 1928, Alton, Illinois,...
- Benjamin Mays
In Martin Luther King, Jr.: Early years …Morehouse was the...
- Quotes
Martin Luther King, Jr. Brotherhood. We must learn to live...
- American Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King, Jr., was an important leader of the...
- The Letter From The Birmingham Jail
Jun 28, 2024 · Martin Luther King, Jr. - Civil Rights, Nonviolence, Equality: In the years after his death, King remained the most widely known African American leader of his era.
Jun 28, 2024 · Martin Luther King, Jr. - Civil Rights, Nonviolence, Activism: As with the lives of other major historical figures, King’s life has been interpreted in new ways by successive generations of scholars, many of whom have drawn attention to the crucial role of local Black leaders in the African American protest movements of the 1950s ...
5 days ago · Martin Luther King, Jr.'s significant political actions during the 1960s included leading the Civil Rights Movement, organizing the 1963 March on Washington where he delivered his famous...
Jun 20, 2024 · As we reflect on the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is essential to recognize the multifaceted dimensions of his advocacy. In addition to King’s pivotal role in the fight for racial equality, he was a fervent supporter of workers’ rights and an influential figure in the labor movement.
Jun 19, 2024 · We hear in this speech many of the themes that would animate King’s career but are too often forgotten: Economic equality and justice, the historical context of white backlash, and optimism as an ethos.
Jun 18, 2024 · The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks Oct. 18, 1963, at the University of Notre Dame during a visit to South Bend. King spoke that evening to more than 3,000 people in Stepan Center at Notre...
