Martin Luther King Jr.
Non-Violence is the Answer
The Road To Civil Rights
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s non-violent tactics had the biggest impact on racial equality. While violence may have gotten a point across, in the long run it would have no effect. By using economic, political, and social protests he gave the Civil Rights Movement loads of publicity and encouraged African-Americans to work for civil rights. His contributions also helped laws about racial discrimination be passed. Due to his hard work and dedication towards racial equality, he helped change our nation for the better.
King giving his famous "I Have A Dream" speech
Martin Luther King's world famous speech had a great impact to the Civil Rights movement.
Arrested in Birmingham
While campaigning in Birmingham, Martin was arrested for protesting the treatment of African Americans.
Martin Luther King with his Nobel Peace Prize.
In 1964, King received a Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent resistance again prejudice in the United States.
"I Have A Dream"
Martin Luther King, Jr. I Have A Dream Speech
March to Selma
The three marches from Selma to Montgomery were a part of the Voting Rights Movement in the mid-sixties. They were also used for protesting against the racial injustice in the southern states.
Montgomery Bus Boycott
This was a political and economical protest that was against the segregation of the public buses in Montgomery, Alabama. After 381 days of the protests, the buses became integrated.
Assasination
On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King was shot and killed outside of a room at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.