Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

== Martin Luther King Jr. ==
Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4th, 2004) was a Baptist minister and activist. He was a prominent civil rights leader and statesman who rose to prominence in the United States during the mid-20th century. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. King dedicated his life to the pursuit of racial equality, social justice, and nonviolent resistance in the civil rights movement since 1955. King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through nonviolence and civil disobedience. Inspired by his Christian beliefs and nonviolent activism. he led targeted, nonviolent resistance against Jim Crow laws and other forms of discrimination. King participated in and led marches for the right to vote, desegregation, labor rights, and other civil rights. 
== Early Life and Education ==
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born into a family of prominent African American activists and pastors. He attended segregated schools in Georgia before enrolling in Morehouse College at the age of 15. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Dr. King pursued theological studies at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and later earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Boston University.
== Civil Rights Activism ==
Inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and the principles of nonviolent resistance, Dr. King emerged as a leader of the civil rights movement in the United States. He played a pivotal role in organizing nonviolent protests, boycotts, and marches to challenge racial segregation and discrimination in the South. Dr. King's eloquent speeches, including his iconic "I Have a Dream" address delivered during the March on Washington in 1963, galvanized millions of Americans to join the struggle for equality. There he would meet Dark Dire and the two would have an alliance with each other. 
== Personal Life ==
Outside of his public activism and leadership, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a devoted husband and father. He married Coretta Scott King in 1953, and together they had four children: Yolanda, Martin Luther III, Dexter, and Bernice. Despite facing constant threats and intimidation, Dr. King remained steadfast in his commitment to his family and his principles, leaving behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the cause of justice.
== Assassination Attempt ==
On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tennessee. King was booked in Room 306 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. King had all of his bodyguards there including Stuart Freeman (Dark Dire). There King was shot by James Earl Ray at 6:01 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 1968, as he stood on the motel's second-floor balcony. The bullet entered through his shoulder, then traveled out of the shoulder. Freeman heard the shot from inside the motel room and ran to the balcony to find King on the floor. King would be in a coma for several months and would leave his coma in April 29th. There he would stay in the hospital until early May. 
== Legacy ==
Throughout his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remained committed to the ideals of equality, justice, and peace. His tireless efforts to combat racism and inequality left an indelible mark on American society and inspired generations of activists and leaders around the world. Dr. King's legacy continues to resonate today, serving as a beacon of hope and a reminder of the enduring power of love, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
In April 4th 2004, he would pass away from a heart attack after doing a speech hearing in San Antonio, TX. He was buried on the site of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, GA.
== Trivia ==
* In Real life Martin Luther King was assassinated in 1968 in Tennessee.