Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -

January 15^th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sitting at desk.

Martin worked for African American rights. He said everyone is equal. There were many laws that hurt African Americans. He tried to change the laws.

Photo Credit: LBJ Library photo by Yoichi Okamoto/White House Photo Office

Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking into a microphone in front of a crowd.

Martin believed in peace. He fought hard for equal rights. He led marches. He gave speeches. He met with people all over.
Photo Credit: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division (LC-USZ62-111158)

Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial

Martin is remembered as a hero. He gave a famous speech called “I Have a Dream.” His dream was that one day, skin color won’t matter. All that will be important is the kind of person you are.

What Do You Think? What is more important? What someone looks like, or who they are inside? Why?

Photo Credit: NPS Photo