Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and leader in the American civil rights movement. He was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia and became a prominent leader through his advocacy of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience. In 1955, he led the Montgomery bus boycott which lasted over a year and resulted in desegregated buses. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his efforts to end racial segregation through peaceful means. King was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee where he was supporting a sanitation workers' strike. Today he is remembered around the world for his efforts towards racial equality and nonviolent activism.
2. Civil Rights
The rights that guarantee
citizens of the United
States of America equal
treatments in all places
All individuals are treated
the same and fairly
whether at work, school or
simply walking in the park.
3. Martin Luther
King Jr.
Born on January
15, 1929 in
Atlanta, Georgia
Attended the
same college as
both his father
and Grandfather
before him
Was also a
minister, husban
d and father
5. Very dedicated student
Entered college when he was only
fifteen years old
In 1955 he led the Montgomery bus
boycott which lasted almost a complete
calendar year
The bus boycott resulted in segregated
busses being deemed unconstitutional
Mr. King was inspired by Gandhi and
Rustin both of whom experienced
success through peaceful activism.
6. What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Martin Luther King Jr. was a
vital part of many peaceful
demonstrations
He worked to gain equal
rights for African Americans
in the U.S.
1964 Martin Luther King Jr.
was awarded a Nobel peach
prize rewarding his efforts of
peaceful protesting
7. Martin knew that he had made a difference and that
his dream was shared by thousands of others
He wasn’t only a minister but a figure of heroism in
many lives across the United States
8. Punishment and
Persecution Mr. King grew up
suffering from
segregation
He was jailed for the
first time in 1963 for
demonstrating without a
permit
9. Arrested again in 1965
for reasons still unclear
Brutally abused by
Black Muslims in the
summer of 1964
10. In the same year as the first and only act led by Mr. King
turns violent he is shot and killed in
Memphis, Tennessee .
Shortly afterwards Congress moves and makes all of Mr.
Kings efforts worth while and pass Open Housing Act.
11. How is Martin Luther King Jr.
known today?
Martin Luther King Jr. is known around the world for his
extreme efforts aimed towards racial equality and an un-
segregated environment.
The third Monday in January of every year is dedicated
to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,
The year after he died cities all across the country
celebrated the holiday for a whole week
12. Martin Luther King Jr. Riding an Integrated
bus after the Montgomery Bus boycott
13. Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole
staircase.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate
cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things
that matter.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but
the silence of our friends.
I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to
bear.
14. Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.
Only in the darkness can you see the stars.
Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true
education.
A man who won't die for something is not fit to live.
The time is always right to do the right thing.
15. I Have a Dream
I say to you today, my friends, even though we face
the difficulties of today and tomorrow,
I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the
American Dream. I have a dream that one day this
nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its
creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident; thal all
men are created equal".
16. I have a dream that one day down in Alabama with its
vicious racists, with its governor having his lips
dripping with the words of interposition and
nullification one day right there in Alabama little black
boys and black girls will be able to join hands with
little white boys and little white girls as sisters and
brothers.
I have a dream today.
