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Biography Of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Inspiration Of The Decade Throughout history, African Americans faced daily inequalities through all aspects including, income inequality, educational segregation and civil right challenges. The daily struggles only continued to get worse, as whites realized they were in charge, and that African Americans were not fighting back. In order, to set things right, they decided to do otherwise; it was through the works of Martin Luther King Jr., that made history and shaped parts of the African American community. Not giving in to the oppression and constant threats change soon took place. King influenced many to take that step and fight for their rights, for at the end of the day they were all human. Made up of the same components and by the same God. King shared his dreams and goals for the African American community through the works of non-violence, till this day his tactics of peaceful marches, petitions and walks; have all left their “everlasting effect” that till this day is still in effect.
Martin Luther King Jr., was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, King was an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian and leader in the African American Civil Rights Movements. Well known for his role in the advancement of civil rights for African Americans, using nonviolent civil disobedience based on Christian beliefs King went a long way. His goal for America was to raise public consciousness of racism, and put an end to racial discrimination and segregation. King

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