MLK Day A
Who are we celebrating on this holiday?
When is this holiday?
January 15, 2024
Were black people in the U.S. always treated fairly?
No
What kind of leader was Dr. King?
Civil rights leader
When was Dr. King born?
January 15, 1929
What did Dr. King try to change?
Laws
What kind of holiday is MLK Day?
floating holiday
national holiday
What did Dr. King want to change?
Civil rights laws
When was Dr. King assassinated?
April 4, 1968
Where was Dr. King born?
Georgia
Did Dr. King lead violent marches and protests?
No - he led peaceful marches and protests
Who signed MLK Day as a national holiday?
President Ronald Reagan
Did people attend Dr. King's events?
Yes - many people attended these events
Other than being a civil rights leader, what else was Dr. King?
Minister
What kinds of acts do people do on MLK Day?
Acts of _______
How do people celebrate MLK Day?
Parades
Speeches
Gatherings
What did Dr. King fight for?
Equal rights
Equality
How did Dr. King die?
He was assassinated
Dr. King worked for the civil rights of _____ people
black
What is a floating holiday?
Does everyone work on MLK Day?
No - many workers will have the day off
What year did MLK Day become a national holiday?
1983
Who has off on MLK Day?
Most schools and colleges
Many workers
What are civil rights?
Rights given to people by the laws of their government
What civil rights laws did the U.S. change?
Civil Rights Act in 1964
Voting Rights Act in 1965