How Did Martin Luther King Change The World

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Martin Luther King changed the world in many ways. He was an African

American Activist who stood up and helped the black race become equal to the whites

in society. Not only does everyone call Martin “King”, because it’s his last name, but

because he is a man ruler.

King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents are Michael

King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He has three siblings and is the middle child of

Christine King and Alfred Danielle Williams King.

King’s father was a Baptist minister that was in charge of children moral and

religious education. Martin attended Yonge Street Elementary School than Booker. T

Washington High School. He was so intelligent, he skipped two grades in high school.

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