Civil Rights Leaders
Martin Luther King Jr. and Susan B. Anthony
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American civil rights movement. He is best known for his role in the civil rights movement using nonviolent civil disobedience.
Martin's Ambitions
MLK simply wanted to make the world a more fair and equal place for all human beings. He believed that the color of one's skin should not determine the way that a person is treated. He was the figurehead of the advancement of colored people in America.
A Great Life Ended Short
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at 6:01 P.M. on April 4th, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was shot in the cheek with a .30 caliber rifle shortly after he gave an extremely influential speech. Martin lived and died fighting for the advancement of those who were discriminated against because of their skin. He was a true American hero.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- I Have A Dream Speech
Susan B. Anthony
Who was Susan B. Anthony?
Susan B. Anthony was a female rights activist who played a pivotal role in the advancement of women's suffrage. Like Martin Luther King Jr, Susan was also against slavery. In 1872 she was arrested for voting in her hometown. Throughout her entire life she fought to give women the right to vote.
Susan's Ambitions
Susan B. Anthony, like Martin Luther King Jr, simply wanted every citizen of the United States to be treated fairly and equally. She believed that every citizen should be able to have a say in the way they are governed. She believed women were just as important to the United States as men were, therefore they should be given an equal say in their government.
The Death of Susan B. Anthony
At the age of 86, she died from a stroke. However, in her life she made a ton of accomplishments that helped women get the right to vote. She will forever be an extremely important factor in the advancement of woman's suffrage, and will forever be remembered as an American hero.
Susan B. Anthony: The first militant suffragist