Martin Luther King Jr.

The Voice of Justice (1929–1968)

Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights leader, fought for equality and justice using nonviolent protest. His leadership in the 1960s civil rights movement transformed the United States and inspired global social change.

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed.”

King’s unwavering commitment to nonviolence and justice made him a symbol of hope and courage worldwide.