Martin Luther King Jr.

was an American civil rights leader and Baptist minister born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his role in the American Civil Rights Movement, where he fought against racial segregation and inequality using nonviolent resistance inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. King played a key role in significant events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-56) and the March on Washington (1963), where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, calling for freedom and equality.His efforts led to the passing of landmark legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which helped end racial discrimination in the United States. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Tragically, he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Despite his death, his legacy continues to inspire movements for justice and equality worldwide. Today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday of January in his honor.