Carolyn Gotham

February, 2010

America’s Most Famous Dreamer…

the rights that guarantee citizens of the United States of America equal treatments in all places

All individuals are treated the same and fairly whether at work, school or simply walking in the park.

Civil Rights

http://public.findlaw.com/civil-rights/civil-rights-basics/civil-rights-defined.html

An example of a common civil rights violation- separating people by skin color.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Born on

January 15, 1929

in Atlanta,

Georgia

Attended the

same college as

both his father

and Grandfather

before him

Was also a

minister, husband

and fatherhttp://chrisabraham.com/2009/01/19/martin-luther-king-jr/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK/

How did Martin Luther King Jr. Accomplish his

goals?

very dedicated student entered college when he was

only fifteen years oldIn 1955 he led the

Montgomery bus boycott which lasted almost a complete calendar year

The bus boycott resulted in segregated busses being deemed unconstitutional

Mr. King was inspired by Gandhi and Rustin both of whom experienced success through peaceful activism.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Martin_Luther_King,_Jr.

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a vital part of many peaceful demonstrations

He worked to gain equal rights for African Americans in the U.S.

I1964 Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded a Nobel peach prize rewarding his efforts of peaceful protesting

What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK/MLK.shtml

Photo courtesy of “Sekle”, Chocolate City: The Best African American Blog. Sept. 15, 2009

Martin knew that he had made a difference and that his dream was shared by thousands of others

He wasn’t only a minister but a figure of heroism in many lives across the United States http://www.flickr.com/

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Punishment and Persecution

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Mr. King grew up suffering from segregation

He was jailed for the first time in 1963 for demonstrating without a permit

Arrested again in 1965 for reasons still unclear

brutally abused by Black Muslims in the summer of 1964

http://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/mlk/srs216.html

Photo courtesy of Dr. Helen Lee-Keller

http://www.csus.edu/indiv/l/leekellerh/TEACHING.html

In the same year as the first and only act led by Mr. King turns violent he is shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee .

Shortly afterwards Congress moves and makes all of Mr. Kings efforts worth while and pass Open Housing Act.

http://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/mlk/srs216.html

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Martin Luther King Jr. is known around the world for his extreme efforts aimed towards racial equality and an un-segregated environment.

The third Monday in January of every year is dedicated to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,

The year after he died cities all across the country celebrated the holiday for a whole week

How is Martin Luther King Jr. known today?

Martin Luther King Jr. Riding an Integrated bus after the Montgomery Bus boycott

http://www.mariononline.com/04/holidays/blackhistory/images/mlk_bus.jpg

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials

This is one of many memorials Honoring Dr. King, this is a very special One because this is his final resting place, In Atlanta, Georgia.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/family-vacations-martin-luther-king-jr-national-historic-site.htm

This wonderful abstract fountain isA memorial for Dr. King as well, this One located in Seattle.

http://www.uptake.com/blog/holiday-festivals/martin-luther-king-jr-holiday-events-and-celebrations_2234.html