Doctor Martin Luther King Junior

Doctor Martin Luther King Junior was an American Baptist minister and civil rights activist. He is best known for his role in the civil rights movement and his advocacy for nonviolent civil disobedience. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his efforts to end racism and promote social justice. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. King was assassinated in 1968, but his legacy continues to inspire social justice movements around the world.