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    Martin Luther King Jr The Civil Rights Leader March 5, 2018 By: Alexander Kahli Martins Luther King Jr was one of the famous civil rights leader in U.S history. Some people remember him by the speeches he gave.He used a nonviolent method in his struggle for equal rights for all. I think he was one of the famous blacks in life, to start the equal rights for all. Without him I do not think the blacks will have the same rights, they have now. Martin luther King Jr was born on January 15,…

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    Born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American pastor, social activist, humanitarian and leader involved in the African American Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King Jr. is considered by many historians to be the single driving force of the civil rights movement, as he had a seismic impact on the mindset of politicians and the general population correspondingly. While there were some minor setbacks perceived in King’s goal of abolishing racial segregation, he…

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    How did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. get to where he is today? Have you ever wondered if Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. never made the speech “I have a dream”. If he had never made up that speech I think it would be different today. So, well how did he get to where he is today. One reason is he was an spokesperson In the civil rights.In the civil rights he made a very important speech called “I have a dream”. Another reason is he was a Baptist minister. He headed the Southern Christian…

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    Martin Luther King Jr. played a tremendous role in the civil rights movements. Dr. King orchestrated many peaceful acts to gain equality for African Americans. He led the bus boycott in 1955, when Rosa Parks, an African American woman, refused to give up her seat in the front of the bus. King was also known for his powerful acts in having taught nonviolent methods. In 1964, he earned the Nobel Peace Prize. Martin Luther King Jr. was also very widely known for his famous “I Have a Dream” speech…

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    MLK’s Dream Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a courageous, autonomous, and optimistic African American leader during the mid-1950s. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. King began his career as a devoted Baptist minister and later transformed into a very influential civil-rights activist. His major focus on trying to ameliorate the racial justice and freedom for all races is what he is most importantly acknowledged for. He is also well known for his inspirational, ‘I Have a Dream’…

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    “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend” (King Jr.). Love is of all not just of one. Women, and blacks were separated from white men, and they were sick and tired of it. Both fought for their equality; not with violence, but with love. December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks sat at the front of a bus, when she was asked to move because she was a black. A white person wanted her to move. Rosa refused; she kept sitting there. The police came and arrested her. February 1st, 1960…

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    Martin Luther king, Jr. “is a leader that was bringing all the Americans closer to living the promise of our national ideals”. He led the American civil rights movement for 13 years. Martin Luther king, wants all white and black people to come together. In his speech “dr. king said he wants white and black people to work together, die together, go to school together even go to jail together as long as we know that we or free”. When Martin Luther king, JR. was trying to get the black people to…

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    Martin Luther King Jr. was an African-American civil right activist. He’s important because he stood up to the racist society who believed whites were more privileged than blacks. Martin did many outstanding things to prove that judging people by the colour of their skin and segregation was wrong. This biography will cover his early life, major accomplishments, significance to other countries and positive influences. Early Life Martin was born in Atlanta, Georgia 1929. Martin got high…

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    “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” (Dr. Martin Luther King.) Martin Luther King Jr was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1929 at his family’s home in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the second child and first son of Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. On the opposite side of the world, in the village of Mvezo, Transkei, Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the clan, the Madibaon, on July 18, 1918 to Nonqaphi Nosekeni…

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    Have you ever wondered about Martin Luther King´s life and what he has been through over the years? Well, this essay is going to tell you all about what he has been through in life. Like his early life, education, awards and recognition, and his main impact on the movement or civil rights movement. Martin Luther King was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929. King was born in the Auburn Avenue area of Atlanta. Back in the day people used to call him ¨The Bright M.L.¨. He finished…

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