Martin Luther King Jr.
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
When was he born?
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 25, 1929. At that time, almost all of the places in the United States were segregated. African Americans were discriminated and could not use the same public facilities as whites. Martin was born into a very religious family with a line of pastors, starting with his grandfather. Martin's birth name was Michael, but he changed it soon after.
Where was he born?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
Where Did King Go To School?
King attended Yonge Street Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School. He skipped the ninth and eleventh grade. He entered Morehouse College at the age of 15! In 1948, he attended Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. After a while, he attended Boston University. He completed his Ph.D. and was awarded his degree in 1955, when he was only 25!
OCCUPATION
- King served as a civil rights activist
- He was also a minister at his church
GOALS
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s number one goal was to end segregation with the use of nonviolence.
DID HE ACHIEVE HIS GOALS?
Yes. Segregation is now illegal in the United States. Without King, things might not be the same today.
IF SO, HOW WERE HIS GOALS ACHIEVED?
- He gave speeches.
- Participated in marches
What historic speech was given by MLK?
“I have a dream"
-August 28, 1963
What horrible act killed MLK?
King was shot in the right cheek while standing on the balcony of his motel room in Memphis, Tennessee.
WHO CAUSED THIS HORRIBLE ACT?
- James Earl Ray
- Ray was given 99 year prison sentence
- His sentence was extended to 100 years soon after
WHAT YEAR DID THIS HORRIBLE ACT TAKE PLACE?
IT TOOK PLACE ON APRIL 4, 1968.
