Karlesha walker

Ms. Lighter
January 29, 2015
7th ELA-class period
Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther king Jr was part of the lead on the American civil rights movement. Social
activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until
his assassination in 1968. He wanted people to be equal like the entire race to be together and
have freedom.
First Martin Luther king Jr was born on January 15, 1929. Where he live at Chicago from
(1966-1966). Then he went to Atlanta, to Pennsylvania, and to Montgomery. Martin Luther king
Jr had two siblings. The older sister name is Willie Christine, and she was born on September 11,
1927, than the young brother name is Alfred Daniel Williams king ,and he was born on July 30,
1930. He had two parents a mother father, the mother name is Alberta Williams king, and the
father name is Martin Luther king sr.
Next Martin Luther king Jr do for living was he was a minister to a Baptist church in
Alabama. He had four children. Then on that day Dr. Martin Luther king Jr was assassinated as
he stood on the second floor balcony of the Lorraine. Om may 7, 1968 the Shelby country
criminal court name James earl ray in an indictment for the first degree murder of dr king. The
death of dr Martin Luther king jr on April 4, 1968 dr Martin Luther king jr was assassinated
sniper as stood on the balcony of his hotel room in Memphis, TN.
Than dr Martin Luther king Jr is a leader because he freed the black and white people
from the law that held the black and white people apart. The most important speeches about him
was when he had an I have a dream because this one was a historic speech Martin Luther king
said. He had a dream that white and black children would on day walk in hand and that one day
son of former slaves and sons of slave owners would be able to agree to live together.dr Martin
Luther king jr make a great leader because every January people pay homage to him, one of the
most influential leaders the world ever known. In addition to celebrating dr kings tireless and
inspirational work advance the civil rights movement in the U.S, this is also a great time to think
about our own contributions as leaders in our school and communities. It is astounding how he
was able to rally people to support his equal right cause, making the world a better place for us
all.
King was awarded the noble peace prize in 1964 and is remembered each year on Martin
Luther king Jr day, a U.S federal holiday since 1986. He didn't care about the color of their skin
he just wanted all people to get along and be friends also no fighting. Martin Luther King Jr. will

always be remembered by his kindness and helping people. I hope that you be friends instead of
solving the problem with violence and solving it with peace.

Bibliography
"Martin Luther King Jr." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086