MLK Basics
What city was Martin Luther King Jr. born in?
Atlanta, Georgia.
What famous protest did MLK lead in Montgomery, Alabama?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What year did MLK deliver the "I Have a Dream" speech?
1963.
What animated show features a parody episode where MLK wakes up in modern times?
The Boondocks.
What year did Dr. King become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha?
1952.
What national holiday celebrates Dr. King’s legacy?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
What 1963 event brought 250,000 people to Washington, D.C., for MLK’s "I Have a Dream" speech?
The March on Washington.
In the speech, MLK famously says, "I have a dream that one day little ___ boys and girls will join hands." Fill in the blank.
Black and White.
What famous rapper referenced MLK in their song "Glory"?
Common (feat. John Legend).
What chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was Dr. King initiated into?
Sigma Chapter at Boston University.
What was Dr. King’s profession before becoming a civil rights leader?
Baptist Minister.
What act of Congress was passed in 1964, largely due to MLK’s efforts?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964.
How many minutes long was the "I Have a Dream" speech?
About 17 minutes.
What superhero movie features a speech inspired by MLK’s "I Have a Dream"?
Black Panther (Killmonger’s speech).
Alpha Phi Alpha established a memorial in Dr. King’s honor. Where is it located?
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
What university did Dr. King attend for his Ph.D.?
Boston University.
In what city did MLK lead the Selma to Montgomery marches?
Selma, Alabama.
What U.S. landmark served as the backdrop for the speech?
The Lincoln Memorial.
What year did Oprah Winfrey host the "Selma" movie premiere, honoring MLK?
2014.
What is the name of the Alpha Phi Alpha national program that honors Dr. King’s legacy annually?
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project.
At what age did MLK graduate from college?
19 years old.
What was the name of the letter MLK wrote from jail in 1963?
Letter from Birmingham Jail.
Who originally introduced Dr. King at the March on Washington?
A. Philip Randolph.
Which actor portrayed MLK in the movie Selma?
David Oyelowo.
What specific role did Alpha Phi Alpha play in the creation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial?
Alpha Phi Alpha spearheaded the fundraising and development of the memorial, raising millions of dollars.