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  2. www.biography.com › activists › martin-luther-king-jrMartin Luther King Jr.: Biography, Civil Rights Activist, MLK Jr.

    Apr 3, 2014 · Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who had a seismic impact on race relations in the United States, beginning in the mid-1950s. Among his many efforts,...

  3. thekingcenter.org › about-tkc › martin-luther-king-jrMartin Luther King, Jr. | About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Dr. King is widely regarded as America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history.

  4. naacp.org › history-explained › civil-rights-leadersMartin Luther King, Jr. | NAACP

    Volunteer on MLK Day. No figure is more closely identified with the mid-20th century struggle for civil rights than Martin Luther King, Jr. His adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

  5. www.history.com › mlkDr. Martin Luther King Jr.: His Life and Legacy | HISTORY

    Follow Us. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for civil rights in the United States. King's leadership played a pivotal role in ending entrenched...

  6. kinginstitute.stanford.edu › introductionIntroduction | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education...

    Martin Luther King, Jr., made history, but he was also transformed by his deep family roots in the African-American Baptist church, his formative experiences in his hometown of Atlanta, his theological studies, his varied models of religious and political leadership, and his extensive network of contacts in the peace and social justice movements...

  7. www.nationalgeographic.com › culture › articleMartin Luther King, Jr.—facts and information - National...

    Jan 12, 2023 · Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? A civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century's most iconic speeches. Dr. Martin...

  8. www.nytimes.com › the-new-definitive-biography-of-martin-luther-king-jrThe New Definitive Biography of Martin Luther King Jr.

    May 8, 2023 · Nonfiction. The New Definitive Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. “King: A Life,” by Jonathan Eig, is the first comprehensive account of the civil rights icon in decades. PS Spencer....

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