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•Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most important activists in African-American history. •He
was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement, an organization that wanted to end racial
discrimination against Blacks. •King and his movement are respected for achieving their political
goals without violence and for fighting for unity between Blacks and Whites.

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Martin Luther King Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January. It is a holiday and people
do not go to work or school. • Americans don’t celebrate this holiday through reunions or meals.
Usually, universities invite guest speakers and churches hold services to commemorate King. • In
many cities and towns, people march in the streets to honor him.

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King was born in January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was a reverend and both of his
parents were devout Christians. • He became a pastor at the age of twenty-five and received his
doctorate in theology in 1955. • A few years after graduation, King visited India to learn about
Mahatma Gandhi, the person who influenced him not to use violence in his struggle.

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1. African Americans gained the right to vote.

2. Schools became desegregated.

3. Discrimination was outlawed in many areas besides education, including the military,
public transportation, work, and housing

4. It represented hope for African-Americans and it was the precedent to continue their fight

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Martin Luther King was assassinated in April 4, 1968 while giving a speech in Memphis. He was
shot by a crazy man. • His death caused many race riots accross the country as well as
accusations ( еекюзейшенс) of a conspiracy by the FBI.

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I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." • I have a dream that one
day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners
will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. • 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 the content of their character.