MLKJ

by Daniel Olcese

Martin Luther King Jr.

the most iconic activist and figure for African Americans of the 50/60's

Who is Marthin Luther King?

Martin Luther King Jr was an American Baptist minister and activist who was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and its African American community. After completing his education, Martin became a pastor and served as the pastor at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a major figure in the American Civil Rights Movement of the 50s and 60s.

‘I Have a Dream.’

- Martin Luther King Jr.

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Marthin Luther King's main interest

Martin Luther King Jr's main interest was non-violent activism, which he believed to be the most effective way to bring about social change. In 1955, he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was a campaign to end discrimination against African Americans on the city’s public buses. In addition, he was interested in fighting segregation and racism through peaceful means, such as protests and marches. He also believed in the power of education and community organizing to empower individuals to take action against injustice.

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Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955)

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I HAVE A DREAM

I Have a Dream is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the march on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. In the speech, he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States. Delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the speech was one of the most famous moments of the civil rights movement and among the most iconic speeches in American history.

AFRICAN AMERICAN POPULATION IN US

12.1%

41.1 million African Americans out of 331.9 million total American population.

Population by ethnic group in the US

57.8%

White

12.1%

Black/African-American

18.7%

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%

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What was Martin Luther King's cause?

- Martin Luther King Jr's cause was to end racial discrimination and segregation in the United States. He fought for equal rights and opportunities for all Americans, regardless of their race or ethnicity. -He believed that the government had a responsibility to ensure equality and promote civil rights, and he worked tirelessly to achieve these goals. His famous "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered during the March on Washington in 1963, remains a powerful testament to his commitment to social justice.

Conclusion | why did I chose him?

Martin Luther King Jr was a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to fighting for civil rights and equality for African Americans. His legacy remains an inspiration to this day, and his non-violent activism serves as a model for many social justice movements around the world.

His cause is very dear to me because it is a sensitive topic and that should be treated daily, since these facts continue to happen all over the world, we will continue not to understand from our mistakes, and not to remember these events that should mark us as people and also teach us.

I, if I had been in his shoes, I would never have been able to protest in the first place, but above all to protest peacefully, and for this I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King Jr., who, in my opinion, is one of the most important activists of the last century and he must be remembered forever.

‘I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by their character. I have a dream today.’-Martin Luther King Jr.

'Forgiveness is not an occasional act; is a permanent attitude'

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

15/01/1929-04/04/1968