Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world where everyone is treated equally, no matter the colour of their skin. He led peaceful marches and gave one of the most famous speeches ever.
Quick facts
- Born
- 15 January 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Famous for
- Leading the peaceful fight for equal rights
- Known for
- His “I Have a Dream” speech
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A dream of fairness
Dr. King believed all people are equal and should be treated with kindness. He led peaceful marches and asked everyone to be fair to one another.
I Have a Dream
In 1963 he told a huge crowd about his dream that children of every colour would grow up as friends. His hopeful words gave courage to millions.
Peaceful and powerful
Like Gandhi, Dr. King never used violence. He showed that love and peaceful protest can be stronger than anger.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
Why we remember Martin
Dr. King showed that big, kind dreams can change the world. He stood alongside brave heroes like Rosa Parks in the peaceful fight for fairness.