He brought attention to a big issue that was incredibly controversial and sensitive during his time. His take on nonviolence was imperative in his efforts, and assisted in gaining traction for the movement. His protests and marches were not always successful, however, his presence in our society made a huge impact on the African-American Civil Rights Movement both before and after his assassination. On top of his Nobel Peace Prize, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, and is one of only four non-presidents to be honored with a memorial, which is located in Washington D.C. ’s National…