martin luther king jr

Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement in the United States. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, he became a prominent figure in the movement, advocating for racial equality and social justice. He is best known for his role in leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his nonviolent resistance to racial inequality. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. King's legacy continues to inspire movements for civil rights and social justice around the world.