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Martin Luther King Jr Biography

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Martin Luther King Junior was born January 15, 1929. He was born to Alberta Williams King and Martin Luther King Senior in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin was born into a middle-class family and lived in Auburn Avenue which was fondly named "Sweet Auburn". Auburn was home to some of the most new and successful black businesses and churches before the civil rights movement. Martin thought he lived in a warm and welcoming community, but that thought was quickly proven wrong when he realized the truth. Despite living in such a nice community there was still prejudice against blacks and anyone of color. His first experience with prejudice was when his white playmate said he couldn't play with Martin because they'd be going to segregated schools and because of Martin's skin color. At the mere age of six Martin realized that people were not truly equal. Martin continued segregated school with little to no trouble until his Grandmother passed. In Martin's home family was to be kept close, so this was a major shock to Martin that shook him. This was such a shock …show more content…

He had a powerful, inspiring voice that has yet to be replicated. His popularity peaked in the 60's. He was thrown into a jail in Birmingham and wrote letters to fellow activist which moved the country. Finally, on August 28, 1963, an interracial assembly was held at the Lincoln Memorial. At this assembly dubbed "The March on Washington" Martin gave his famous "I have a Dream" speech. This movement lead the civil rights act to be authorized in 1964. Martian Luther King was no ordinary activist. He was influential, expressive, and compassionate. He stood for equality and believed that a world where a man of color was as privileged as the white man next to him was a world to strive for. His words touched the hearts of millions and they've yet to be replicated. Martin Luther King was and will be a iconic figure for equality and justice to

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