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    Martin Luther King, Jr “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people”-- Maya Angelou. An epic hero is someone who motivates the people around them, goes above and beyond a normal person, and makes the world a better place in someway or form. They have all the qualities a society would look for. Most epic heroes are fictional, but MLK was someone who was extremely inspirational and considered a real life hero. He was well known hero for his civil rights

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    Kaviana Garrett Mr.Kawa English 12 Research Paper March 15, 2018 Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist Minister, Activist and led the most successful protest in the Civil Rights Movement. Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. was named a legacy also after being a member of the peace movement. He was the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference founded in 1957. Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. was not only motivated himself, he motivated others and encouraged the

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    Who was Martin Luther King? Why is he so important? What did he do to make people know his name and his story? Martin Luther King was born on January 15,1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. A middle child of Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. Martin Luther King Sr. fought against racial prejudice, not just because his race suffered, but because he considered racism and segregation to be an affront to God's will. He strongly discouraged any sense of class superiority in his children which left a lasting

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    Modern hero Martin Luther King Jr. and ancient hero Odysseus share many of the same characteristics. Although the exact specifications of a hero evolve over time, the virtues that describe a hero remain largely the same. In his lifetime, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the single bravest people on Earth. He risked everything, his family, his livelihood, to fight for equal rights for African Americans. Hateful letters and threats were common to receive in the afternoon post,

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    history books don't tell you about Martin Luther King Jr., One is that he skipped two grades and Martin Luther King's real name is actually micheal.after a trip to Germany in 1931 he change his name to martin Luther. King Sr. made the decision to change his son’s name to Martin Luther as well. At the age of 12 he tried to kill himself after the death of his grandmother in 1941from a heart attack. On September 20 1958 king met IZola Ware Curry asked martin Luther king Jr what his name was them stabbed

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    Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta. The year he was born in was the year of 1929. The day he was born in is on January 15. The time and day he was born on was at noon on a Tuesday. As a child MLK grew up in a home known as the “Williams House” which was named after his grandfather. Reverend King added Luther to his name and his young son’s as a tribute to Martin Luther who is a protestant leader in Germany. He grew up with an older sister and a younger brother. His childhood was normal

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    Martin Luther King Jr was a Baptist Minister and an activist who fought for justice and equality for African Americans throughout the country. He first got involved in the civil rights movement when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person after he was elected as a leader by the Montgomery Improvement Association. Later on lead protest informing the city officials that African Americans had no option but boycott the transit system. After long protest that lasted a year the transit

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    and are many people who are courageous and have changed our world completely. Like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and many others. To be courageous means to be smart, strong, and fearless. There are and were many people that are very courageous. They did many things for people and stood up for their right, even if they were going to get in trouble for it. Those people are heroes. Martin Luther King Jr. shows real courage because he stood up for his race and helped many people and went through

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    “The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist in the 1960’s. He led the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and is best known for his “I Have a Dream” speech which was credited for stopping most discrimination and segregation to African Americans. The “I have a Dream” speech is a great demonstration of peaceful protests and has affected America significantly. Martin Luther King Jr. has changed many lives- including mine. He has impacted me

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    Martin Luther King Jr was born January 15,1929 in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, There is another date for his birthday that is January 17, 1929 His Birth name is Michael. His Father decided to change their names to Martin Luther King Jr/Sr. Martin had an older sister Willie Christine.Everyone called her (Chris).Martin had an little brother Alfred Daniel King. Martin also had an another sister Alveda King .His mother Alberta Williams King .and His Father Martin Luther King Sr. Martin lived in

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