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    be slaves, African-Americans saw a road trip to equality through the eyes of Martin Luther King, Jr. Even after being emancipated from slaves to citizens, African-Americans were not ready to wage the battle against segregation alone. The weight which African Americans carried on their back, was lightened when they began to see what Martin Luther King, Jr. brought to the table against segregation. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the single most important African-American leader of the Civil Rights Movement

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    Martin Luther King Jr “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”-Martin Luther King Jr. I believe that the quote means that from hate no more can come and the only other thing to is love. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important and influential figure in history that had a positive impact on the world because during his time there was discrimination against blacks in the U.S, without Martin Luther King blacks might not have equal

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    for everyone in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr. was a remarkable activist that was known all around the world during this time. King Jr., an American Minister, led African Americans living throughout the country in protests involving civil rights which showed the world he was an impeccable hero. As an African American, King contributed his time, money, and ideas to the African American community throughout the United States. Also known as MLK Jr., King, having a background in ministry, based

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    Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15 1929-April 4, 1968) Brief Summary (of who MLK Jr. is): Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and an activist who led the civil rights movement in the 1950. He was a fundamental force behind the civil rights movement that ended legal segregation. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. But he was sadly assassinated in 1968 on a second floor balcony of Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee… Childhood: Martin Luther was never poor. He lived with a middle

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    career, Martin Luther King Jr was a huge advocate for the Civil Rights Movement. His speeches, protests, group prayers, and work inspired many people of all ages to follow in his footsteps. Martin preached a different king of reaction to his people. He taught people that you do not have to be violent to be heard. Martin had many popular and inspiring speeches including Letter from Birmingham Jail, Beyond Vietnam, and I've Been to the Mountaintop. Most importantly he gave the people a voice. Martin Luther

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    Michael Zrihan Martin Luther King Jr. This essay will be on Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the world with his vision of peace but first I will talk about his life. Martin Luther King Jr was born in Atlanta on January 15 1929. His father and grandfather were pastors for an African-American church. Martin Luther King Jr loved singing and music. His mother was a musician and choir leader. When he was younger his mother would bring him to other churches to sing at. He often

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    Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While George Washington was the first president of the United States, it is obvious why his birthday is a day of importance but what about Martin Luther King Jr.? Why does he deserve a holiday? Not only was Martin Luther King Jr. a popular leader during the 1960’s civil rights movement, he also became a pivotal figure in American history. It is no wonder why author Taylor Branch named his famous, award-winning civil rights trilogy “America in the King Years”. Today

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born on in his mother's parents large house on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the second child, and was first named Michael, after his father. Both changed their names to Martin when the boy was still young. King JR was born into a financially secure family middle class with that, They received better education in respect to most people of their race. King Jr, noticed this and this influenced him to live a life of social protest

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    My topic that i chose is on Martin Luther king Jr. This will be on his life, background, and what he did. By gathering enough information and different types of resources, talks about this great guy that lived. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great guy for many reasons. By telling you who he was and what he did when he was alive back in the 1900s. There will also be information on his family and who he grew up with while growing up. This will teach you why he was so important to some

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    In Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. joyfully walks to church with his family. His father, a minister, complements how well he is doing in school. From an early age he was influenced by religious aspects in his community and this is what encouraged him to become a leader through his peers. Martin begins to daydream about his future, knowing he will be able to make a difference in whatever he choses to do. He knew that there would be challenges in whatever he chose to do, but he just has to

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