Martin Luther King Jr.

Why Is Martin Luther King Jr. Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist, one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. An African American church leader and a son of early civil rights activist and minister Martin Luther King Sr., King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through nonviolence and civil disobedience. Inspired by his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi, he led targeted, nonviolent resistance against Jim Crow laws and other forms of discrimination.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Martin Luther King Jr.?

Martin Luther King Jr. is affiliated with the following schools:

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Crozer Theological Seminary
• University of Sydney
• Morehouse College
• Boston University

What Are Martin Luther King Jr.'s Academic Contributions?

Martin Luther King Jr. is most known for their academic work in the field of political science. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of religious studies and literature.

Martin Luther King Jr. has made the following academic contributions:

• Strength to Love

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