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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr. READ ALOUD!

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Research Guides: Martin Luther King, Jr.: Biographical Sketch

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Research Guides: Martin Luther King, Jr.: Biographical Sketch

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Kids learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s biography. A great civil rights leader.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

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Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. " Video " Surfnetkids

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Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

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The civil rights leader was known as a great orator and an ambassador for peace.

Martin Luther King Jr. was known for his soaring oratory as well as his leadership of the U.S. civil rights movement.

Here are some inspirational quotes from the minister and civil rights leader, who was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968:

1. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." (Letter from Birmingham City Jail)

2. "If a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to live." (Preview of the "Dream" at Detroit March)

3. "As long as there is poverty in this world, no man can be totally rich even if he has a billion dollars." ("The American Dream")

4. "Negroes of the United States, following the people of India, have demonstrated that nonviolence is not sterile passivity, but a powerful moral force..." (Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech)

5. "Civilization and violence are antithetical concepts." (Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech)

6. "Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart..." ("The Drum Major Instinct," Ebenezer Baptist Church)

7. "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." (Letter from Birmingham City Jail)

8. "We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right." (Letter from Birmingham City Jail)

9. "Somewhere we must come to see that human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and persistent work of dedicated individuals..." (Oberlin College Commencement)

10. "Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind." (Oberlin College commencement)

The nation honors Martin Luther King's memory annually on the third Monday of January around his birthday, January 15.

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Martin Luther King Jr: 10 inspirational quotes

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The civil rights leader was known as a great orator and an ambassador for peace. Martin Luther King Jr. was known for his soaring oratory as well as his leadership of the U.S. civil rights movement. Here are some inspirational quotes from the minister and civil rights leader, who was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968: 1.

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martin luther king quotes i have a dream

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These Powerful Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes Will Inspire You

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as a prominent leader of the civil rights movement-and his words still move us today. Here are 21 of his most inspiring quotes.

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Did you know that one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s advisers had recommended that he leave out the "I have a dream" phrase for his speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963? Luckily, King ignored that recommendation. That speech and quotes from many others have inspired us and given us the courage to act upon our own dreams. In honor of a great man, let us all hold our dreams up for the world to see and our hearts to embrace. Here are a few of King's pearls of wisdom to help remind you of the power of a vision.

1. "Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."

2. "There comes a time when silence is betrayal."

3. "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

4. "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

5. "Only in the darkness can you see the stars."

6. "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."

7. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: Only love can do that."

8. "Let no man pull you so low as to hate him."

9. "That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing."

10. "There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right."

11. "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."

12. "Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men."

13. "Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education."

14. "We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience."

15. "A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus."

16. "I have decided to stick to love ... Hate is too great a burden to bear."

17. "Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."

18. "A man who won't die for something is not fit to live."

19. "No one really knows why they are alive until they know what they'd die for."

20. "Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude."

21. "Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others."

22. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

23. We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear.

24. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

25. "We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope."

26. "I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and girls."

27. "We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools."

28. "Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge, which is power; religion gives man wisdom, which is control. Science deals mainly with facts; religion deals mainly with values. The two are not rivals."

29. "People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other."

30. "We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies."

31. "No person has the right to rain on your dreams."

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31 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes to Inspire Greatness in You

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Did you know that one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s advisers had recommended that he leave out the "I have a dream" phrase for his speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963? Luckily, King ignored that recommendation.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. museums, memorials, etc.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. museums, memorials, etc.

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A young boy grows up in a time of segregation...A dreamer is moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement...This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Come hear his story, visit the home of his birth, and where he played as a child. Walk in his footsteps, and hear his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds. Marvel at how he was an instrument for social change.

Experience a guided tour of the neighborhood that Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up in and a 3D tour of the church he worshipped at.

Last updated: August 23, 2023

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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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A young boy grows up in a time of segregation...A dreamer is moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement...This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Come hear his story, visit the home of his birth, and where he played as a child.

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The King Center's flagship eLearning platform is designed to offer a convenient, self-paced online course in Kingian nonviolence, which we refer to as Nonviolence365®. Nonviolence365® is a powerful, practical approach to dealing with conflict and dismantling injustice.

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The King Center's flagship eLearning platform is designed to offer a convenient, self-paced online course in Kingian nonviolence, which we refer to as Nonviolence365®. Nonviolence365® is a powerful, practical approach to dealing with conflict and dismantling injustice.

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The Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute

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Welcome to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research & Education Institute

We are always excited to hear from students engaged in historical research about Dr. King. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to respond to all the research requests we receive. Our website offers some of the best primary and secondary sources available and we hope you enjoy the process of discovering new information and ideas about the past and present. For suggested starting resources, click on the link above.

The Encyclopedia, based on the extensive historical research originally conducted for The Papers, has over 280 articles on civil rights movement figures, events, and organizations.

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The Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute

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Skip to content Skip to navigation Welcome to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research & Education Institute We are always excited to hear from students engaged in historical research about Dr. King. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to respond to all the research requests we receive.

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Fresberg Cartoon – Learning & History for Students

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Fun Cartoon on Dr.Martin Luther King Jr for Kids! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Bio: Black History Month

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A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. by David A. Adler: Children's Books Read Aloud

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Martin Luther King Jr. for Kids | Civil Rights Leader and Activist

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The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President

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The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - MLK Day! (Animated)

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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" Speech | History

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Learn about the political and social context behind Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have A Dream" speech, the rhetorical devices that helped its concepts resonate, and its effect on the broader Civil Rights Movement.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Biography for Children, American History for Kids - FreeSchool

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https://patreon.com/freeschool - Help support more content like this! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, was a famous Civil Rights leader, pastor, and humanitarian. He is best known for his peaceful, nonviolent protests and speeches calling for change! This kid-friendly video is filled with facts and information about Martin Luther King Jr.

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Martin Luther King Memorial Washington DC - REAL USA Ep. 134

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Today we visit the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC, which at this posting is also the National Holiday celebrating Dr. King's life and work. Donate to The REAL United States Video Blog: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VFFB7P269QV3N Stay connected!

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Dr King's Legacy in Memphis: a 360 Look at the National Civil Rights Museum

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The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee sits on the site of the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4th, 1968. Take a 360 inside the museum and see how Dr. King's teachings influence key moments in the Civil Rights Movement like the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, the Student Sit-Ins and the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike.

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Inspire your students with these powerful quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.

Every January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and the hope he's brought to millions of people over the years. Below, some of our favorite Martin Luther King quotes to share with your students.

1. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

2. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

3. "So even though we face difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream."

4. "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."

5. "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars."

6. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

7. "Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education."

8. "Real appreciation must flow from the deep seas of the heart."

9. "Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude."

10. "The time is always ripe to do right."

11. "Freedom must ring from every mountainside. And yes, let it ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado. Let it ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let it ring from the mighty Alleghenies of Pennsylvania. Let it ring from the curvaceous slopes of California. But not only that, from every mountainside, let freedom ring."

12. "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend."

13. "We've learned to fly the air like birds. We've learned to swim the seas like fish. And yet we haven't learned to walk the earth like brothers and sisters."

14. "There is nothing more majestic and sublime than the quiet testimony of a people willing to sacrifice and suffer for the cause of freedom."

15. "Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve."

16. "Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind."

17. "One day we will learn that the heart can never be totally right if the head is totally wrong."

18. "Find a voice in a whisper."

19. "If you are seeking the highest good, I think you can find it through love."

20. "If you can't fly, run; if you can't run, walk; if you can't walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving."

21. "So in the days ahead let us not sink into the quicksands of violence; rather let us stand on the high ground of love and non-injury."

22. "So it means that we must rise up and protest courageously wherever we find segregation. Yes, we must do it nonviolently. We cannot afford to use violence in the struggle."

23. "There is no such thing as separate but equal. Separation, segregation, inevitably makes for inequality."

24. "No, violence is not the way. Hate is not the way. Bitterness is not the way. We must stand up with love in our hearts, with a lack of bitterness and yet a determination to protest courageously for justice and freedom in this land."

25. "You see, equality is not only a matter of mathematics and geometry, but it's a matter of psychology."
Come and share your favorite Martin Luther King quotes in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook. Plus, our favorite Martin Luther King books and activities.

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25 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes to Inspire Hope, Kindness, and Love

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Inspire your students with these powerful quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Every January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and the hope he's brought to millions of people over the years. Below, some of our favorite Martin Luther King quotes to share with your students.