facts about mlk & his beliefs !
- Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th , 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Died April 4th, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Assassinated by James Earl Ray)
-Today in history MLK is one of the most praised African American leaders in history.
- Married to Coretta Scott (June 1953) , had 4 children together.
-Lived in a well loving home as the middle child.
- His family was extremely religious however, King always questioned the religion.
- Had various degrees was a very smart man ,(Valedictorian)
-Entered More House College at the age of 15 (1994)
- Social Activist and Baptist Minester.
-Led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States (mid 1950's-1968).
MLK's Thoughts :
Martin Luther had an incredibly huge impact on race relations, encouraging non violent sit ins. He believed that racism and segregation was considered to be an affront to gods will, he strongly thought differently and discouraged class superiority. King played a vital role in ending legal segregation of black citizens in the South along with other areas around the world. MLK never understood why people believed that the color of ones skin makes them that much better then the other with a different skin color.
- Died April 4th, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Assassinated by James Earl Ray)
-Today in history MLK is one of the most praised African American leaders in history.
- Married to Coretta Scott (June 1953) , had 4 children together.
-Lived in a well loving home as the middle child.
- His family was extremely religious however, King always questioned the religion.
- Had various degrees was a very smart man ,(Valedictorian)
-Entered More House College at the age of 15 (1994)
- Social Activist and Baptist Minester.
-Led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States (mid 1950's-1968).
MLK's Thoughts :
Martin Luther had an incredibly huge impact on race relations, encouraging non violent sit ins. He believed that racism and segregation was considered to be an affront to gods will, he strongly thought differently and discouraged class superiority. King played a vital role in ending legal segregation of black citizens in the South along with other areas around the world. MLK never understood why people believed that the color of ones skin makes them that much better then the other with a different skin color.