Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and civil rights activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, King was the son of a Baptist minister and was educated at Morehouse College and Crozer Theological Seminary. He was ordained as a Baptist minister at the age of 25 and became a civil rights activist early in his career.

King became a leader in the civil rights movement and played a pivotal role in the American civil rights movement and the global human rights movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

Embed from Getty ImagesOn October 14, 1964, King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end racial segregation and discrimination through civil disobedience and other nonviolent means. He is the youngest person to have received this award.

In 1968, King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while supporting a sanitation workers’ strike. His death was a turning point in the civil rights movement and is remembered each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday.

King’s legacy and message of love, peace, and understanding continue to inspire people around the world. He is remembered as a champion of civil rights and a symbol of hope for people fighting for justice and equality. On his birthday, we honor and celebrate the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.