Martin Luther King Jr, an influential activist, led the Civil Rights Movement to fight for the rights of African Americans through the 1950s and 60s. He believed in non-violent protest and his work helped to tear down racial segregation and inspire generations of activists seeking Civil Rights and a more equal society. When Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955, Martin led a long boycott of the city's busses. By 1957 he was the foremost spokesperson for African American rights and was arrested in 1960 for taking part in a protest. He became famous for his letter from the Birmingham jail and his "I Have a Dream" speech. The Civil Rights Act become law in 1964 and Martin was awarded the Nobel Peace Price. In 1968 he was fatally shot by an assassin.
Martin Luther King Jr, an influential activist, led the Civil Rights Movement to fight for the rights of African Americans through the 1950s and 60s. He believed in non-violent protest and his work helped to tear down racial segregation and inspire generations of activists seeking Civil Rights and a more equal society. When Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955, Martin led a long boycott of the city's busses. By 1957 he was the foremost spokesperson for African American rights and was arrested in 1960 for taking part in a protest. He became famous for his letter from the Birmingham jail and his "I Have a Dream" speech. The Civil Rights Act become law in 1964 and Martin was awarded the Nobel Peace Price. In 1968 he was fatally shot by an assassin.
