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Martin Luther King Jr. - Biography

Martin Luther King Jr.: Life, Civil Rights Movement and the Dream of Equality

Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968) is a name that is forever inscribed in the history of the struggle for civil rights, equality and justice in the United States of America. He was a great leader and speaker whose resilience and determination inspire generations. In this biography, we look at the life and ideals of Martin Luther King Jr., his role in the civil rights movement and the dream of equality, and his legacy, which continues to inspire millions of people around the world.

Martin Luther King Jr., was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of priest Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He was the second child in the family and grew up in an environment where the values of Christianity and morality were central. His parents instilled in him respect for human dignity and the struggle for justice.

Martin was a talented student and successfully completed high school at the age of 15. He later attended Morehouse University in Atlanta and then Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued his education at Crocker Seminary at Cornell University, where he studied theology and morality.

After receiving the priesthood and serving in his father's church, Martin Luther King Jr. decided to devote his life to the struggle for social justice and equality. His spiritual vocation and conviction of nonviolence became the basis of his struggle for civil rights.

He led the African American civil rights movement and became a leader of the Union of All-American Communities (SCLC), an organization dedicated to fighting to end racial discrimination. His approach to wrestling was based on non-violence and passive resistance inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy.