Five Things You May Not Have Known About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 -1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement. Here are five facts you may not have known about the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner. 1. His real birth name was Michael. The civil rights leader was born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929. In 1934, however, his father traveled to Germany and became inspired by the Protestant Reformation leader
Only Love Can Drive Out Hate
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. Today, I honor Dr. King's legacy by presenting some of my MLK favorite quotes. Selah! ~TC I love hearing from you! So let's chat! * What is your favorite Dr. King quote? * How did you spend the MLK holiday? * What are you doing for others? #MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKJr #DrKing