MLK Birth
When was Martin Luther born?
January 15th 1929
Was Martin Luther Black or white?
Black
fill in the blank: After winning the Peace Prize in 1964, he announced that he was going to turn over his money which was $_____ to the “furtherance" of the “civil rights movement.
$54,123
Where did Martin Luther Die?
Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968,
What President start MLK day and what year did he signed it?
President Ronald Reagan signed a signature to start MLK day in 1983
Where was he born?
Atlanta, Geogia
fill in the blank: Martin Luther attended school for only Black people during _________.
segregation
In early December 1955, he accepted the leadership of the first what?
Nergro nonviolent” in the United states.
Why was MLK assassinated
He was assassinated because of his “opinions” from the “Civil Rights Movement”.
When was the first MLK day (Year)
1986
True of False:Martin Luther King Jr. was born in the segregated south.
True
When did MLK get awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize?
1964
fill in the blank: During 1954, King became a pastor of the____ _____ ____
Dexter Baptist Church
How was MLK assinated
He was killed by a gun
Why do we celebrate MLK day?
We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) on the third Monday of January to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and to encourage Americans to engage in service and reflect on his ideals of equality and nonviolent social change.
What was Martin Luther real name Before he was named to Martin?
Michael Luther King Jr.
Where was he awarded the B.D.?
Boston University.
When was MLK elected as president of the SCLC?
1957
When did Martin Luther Die?
April 4 1968
When is MLK day?
on the third Monday of January every year,
Why was his name changed from Michael to Martin?"
due to his father's inspiring trip to Germany, and his admiration for the Protestant Reformation leader, Martin Luther.
In 1948, Martin Luther got a degree from “Morehouse College. who else went to Morehouse College?
His father
King had an organized group called the SCLC. What does SCLC mean?
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Who Killed Martin Luther King Jr.?
James Earl Ray
True or False: MLK day Is always on the same date, January 20
False