Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr :: MLK Martin Luther King Civil Rights

Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr Martin Luther King, Jr. was born January 15th, 1929, in Atlanta Georgia. His parents are Martin Luther King, Sr.and Alberta Williams King. His father was a prominent member of the blackcommunity in Atlanta and was a Baptist Minister. His family stressed the need of a firm education to lean back on. King attended a local, segregated public school and was dedicated to learn. At the age of 15, King attended Morehouse college and graduated in 1948. King continued his pursuit of knowledge at Croezer Theological Seminary and later graduatedwith honorsonly to further his education by getting a doctoral degree in systematic theology in 1955.During King's education, he learned the importance of public speaking. King was ordained a Baptist minister at the age of 18. King used this to express himself freely and he was able to persuade his Listeners. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only spoke with purpose but also with a style unlike any others. He was an inspirational speaker and a motivational leader. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., motivated others with his tremendous speeches and actions. Dr. King used his gift to change the views and beliefs and to lead his people throughout their course of the civil rights movement. Dr. Kings personality had very good characteristics that black Americans needed for a leader. At all times Dr.King clearly state his ideas and thoughts surrounding peace and equality in the United States. Dr. King is known as "One of the world's best known advocates of non-violent social change strategies". His ideals came from African-American religious traditions which were then grown more from his education. This social activist and leader was the result of extensive formal education, strong personal values and ethics. His excellence in leadership can be traced to his character which is shaped by his moral values and personality. Dr. Kings own love,and sense of caring, motivated him to fight for equality which aloud him to become one of the greatest, most influential speakers and writer. When people listened to him, they were easily persuaded and this incouraged them to keep listening and following him. During his time, most Americans believed that African Americans were uneducated and not on the same level as white Americans, so blacks were treated so differently. Dr. King used speeches and letters to prove others they were wrong. Dr. King knew that if he was going to make an impression on his audience he was