Essay About Martin Luther King And Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Essay title: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Corey Deane
5-23-06
History
Mr.Randall
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
Corey Deane 5-23-06