Martin Luther King, Jr. His adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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King's advocacy helped lead to the passage of landmark laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, ...

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Dr. King's work changed the course of history. As a leader of the Civil Rights Movement, he led peaceful protests, boycotts, and marches, ...

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King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, which cemented his status as a social change leader and helped inspire the nation to act on civil rights.

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His commitment to empowering marginalized communities to rise above oppression and claim their rightful place in society was central to his ...

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King's influence and legacy extended beyond the US; he visited countries in West Africa, toured Europe and South America, and spent a month in India.

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Instead of limiting beliefs, King embraced liberating truths. He believed that the times called for urgent action. He believed that nonviolent demonstrations ...

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Martin Luther King, Jr., influenced people around the world. He advocated for peaceful approaches to some of society's biggest problems.

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MLK's speech was the spark for a movement of equality, which helped create the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, ...

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King's work was primarily focused on the United States, his legacy continues to inspire people all over the world to fight for equal access to education.

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