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Read,Translate the text and Answer the questions: (Leia, traduza o texto e responda as questões
em português)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday
of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., a Baptist minister and
social activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s
until his assassination in 1968. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in
Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of a pastor and, just like his father, he also wanted to be a pastor.
He studied Theology in several institutions and in 1947 he was ordained. However, he just became
minister of a Baptist Church in 1954. King’s civil right career started in 1955 when he led the
Montgomery Bus Boycott, a political and social protest campaign against the policy of racial
segregation on the public transit system of Montgomery, Alabama. In 1957, he organized the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which gave him a base to pursue further civil-
rights activities, first in the South and later nationwide. He helped to organize the March on
Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which took place on Wednesday, August 28, 1963. This event
was one of the most influential political rallies for human rights in United States history and called
for civil and economic rights for African Americans. It was on this day that Martin Luther King
delivered his most famous speech: “I Have a Dream“. In this 17-minute speech, King called for an
end to racism in the United States. Due to Martin Luther King’s constant work on combating racial
inequality through non violence, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. On April 4, 1968,
he was shot and killed as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel – now a National Civil
Rights Museum – in Memphis, Tennessee. The idea of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a holiday was
promoted by labor unions in contract negotiations. At first, the idea of a national holiday to honor a
private citizen was considered contrary to America’s longstanding tradition. After a lot of debates,
the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was approved in 1983 but it was first observed on January 20,
1986. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or
combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.
On Martin Luther King Day (MLK Day) small companies, such as grocery stores and restaurants
tend to be open, although a growing number are choosing to close on this day. Recent federal
legislation encourages Americans to give some of their time on Martin Luther King Day as
volunteers in citizen action groups. 1.Teste Sua Compreensão a) Anualmente, quando o Martin
Luther King Day é celebrado nos Estados Unidos? b) Qual era a profissão do pai de Martin Luther
King, Jr.? c) Quando ele realmente se tornou pastor em uma igreja?
d) Em que ano teve início a luta de Martin Luther King pelos direitos civis nos Estados Unidos?
Parte 2 e) Qual foi o primeiro movimento liderado por ele? f) Em qual movimento (evento) ele
proferiu seu mais famoso discurso? g) Qual foi o principal tema desse discurso? h) Que prêmio ele
recebeu no ano de 1964? i) Quatro anos após ele receber esse prêmio, o que aconteceu com Martin
Luther King? j) O local no qual ele foi assassinado é o que hoje em dia? k) Inicialmente, por que
muitas se colocaram contra ao Martin Luther King Day como um feriado nacional? l) Em que ano
foi aprovado a ideia de tornar em feriado nacional o Martin Luther King Day? m) Em que ano todos
os 50 estados americanos passaram a observar o Martin Luther King Day como um feriado
nacional? n) Que tipos de comércios costumam abrir neste dia? o) O que as recentes leis federais
americanas incentivam a população a fazer nesse feriado?
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