1. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2. His work during the Civil Rights Movement earned him the Nobel Peace Prize and led to a national holiday created in his honor. Due to King’s tireless efforts and devotion to non-violent protest, he is often thought of as the “leader” of the modern Civil Rights Movement.

3. Martin Luther King, Jr. Born in AtlantaBorn in Atlanta Graduated from high school at 15 when he then entered Morehouse CollegeGraduated from high school at 15 when he then entered Morehouse College As the son and grandson of ministers, King eventually chose the same professionAs the son and grandson of ministers, King eventually chose the same profession

4. Martin Luther King, Jr. He earned his Ph.D. from Boston University where he met his wife Coretta Scott.He earned his Ph.D. from Boston University where he met his wife Coretta Scott. In 1954, he became the pastor of a church in Montgomery, Alabama.In 1954, he became the pastor of a church in Montgomery, Alabama.

5. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1955, he led the Montgomery Bus Boycott that ended segregation of buses in Montgomery. The Montgomery Bus Boycott The Montgomery Bus Boycott [1:55]

6. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1957, he formed a group called the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), to lead anti-discrimination marches and protests throughout the South.

7. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1962, he participated in a desegregation movement in Albany, Ga. where he was arrested along with protestors. In 1963, he participated in the March on Washington where he gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech.

8. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1968, he was assassinated standing on the balcony of a hotel in Tennessee.

9. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was instrumental in ending segregation and changing America’s views on race and racial equality.