Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, GA on January 15, 1929. His parents were Alberta Williams King and Martin Luther King Sr. Throughout his entire life he was around discrimination and hatred just because of skin color. The interesting thing is that he used love instead of anger and violence to achieve equality. This Baptist Minister was an amazing leader in the African American Civil Rights Movement. Whites did not believe that African Americans were equal to them at this time. Even when the whites acted in violence, Martin preached against it saying “we must love our white brothers and sisters!” His determination all the way to the end of his life is what makes him one of the most memorable and historical heroes from the state of Georgia.
Children- Yolanda King, Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King 3rd, and Bernice King
Spouse- Coretta Scott King
~ Shyann D., College Student
Thank you, Shyann for your awesome post!
MJ
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