MLK Basics
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
A leader who fought for equal rights
What is the name of MLK’s famous speech?
I have a dream
What does equality mean?
Everyone is treated the same
What is segregation?
Separating people because of race
What day is MLK Day celebrated?
The third Monday in January.
What year was MLK born?
1929
Where did he give the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Washington DC
What does justice mean?
Fairness for everyone
What type of protests did MLK support?
Peaceful protests
MLK Day is also called a Day of what?
Day of Service
Which city is MLK from?
Atlanta, Georgia
What was MLK dreaming about?
A world where everyone is equal
What does nonviolence mean?
Solving problems without fighting
What does courage mean?
Doing what is right even if it is hard
Name one way to serve on MLK Day
Volunteering, helping others, cleaning, donating, etc.
What movement did MLK help lead?
The Civil Rights Movement.
What special award did MLK win for his peaceful work?
The Nobel Peace Prize
What does “character” mean?
Who a person is inside (their values and actions)
Rosa Parks’ arrest after her refusal to move to the back of a bus triggered a citywide boycott of what city’s bus system?
Montgomery, Alabama
Why is service important?
It helps others and improves the community