Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929-1968

Michael Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15th to schoolteacher, Alberta King and Baptist minister, Michael Luther King residing at 501 Auburn Avenue. His father later changed both their names to Martin Luther King. Atlanta 1929

King grew up in the church and was well-read in the scripture King grew up in the church and was well-read in the scripture. Following the family tradition, he decided to become a minister.

December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks took a stand for her race by refusing to give her seat to a white passenger. This was the catalyst for beginning the Civil Rights Movement. Following this event, King was selected as president of the Montgomery Improvement Association.

Sit-ins at “all white” lunch counters promoted King’s mission of non-violent protest.

“And you know, my friends, there comes a time when people get tired of being trampled over by the iron feet of oppression.” These words helped to begin his leadership role for the cause of African American equality!

Dr. King made his famous “I have a dream” speech.

Many opponents to Dr. King’s leadership during the Civil Rights Movement tried to intimidate him and his family. While King was in St. Augustine, Florida to meet with other integration leaders, a shot was fired through a window in his rented beach cottage. No one was home at the time of the shooting.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is entombed at the Freedom Hall Complex Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is entombed at the Freedom Hall Complex. This site was listed as a National Historic Landmark on May 5, 1977 and was made a National Historic Site on October 10, 1980.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues to make an impact in the life of today’s people! His story lives on…