Short Story Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The story I wrote is about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A man that was born in the Deep South during the tense and racially divided era. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Georgia, and moved to Alabama during his younger age. At that time, just like millions of other African Americans he experienced the brutal social injustices first hand. At the age of 15 he exceeded the academic performance in high school, and he began College. At age 19 he had his bachelor degree from Morehouse College. Soon after, Dr. King went on to continue his education journey. He earned his doctorate in theology from Boston University's School of Theology.

After and during his educational journey, Dr. King also worked vigorously and fought the social inequality,

and operation against African Americans. Dr. King's peaceful approach to bring change got him a national and international recognition. Please note, Dr. King's peaceful methods were criticized by many within the African America community - for not being that effective at the time. Dr. King himself also admitted the process to bringing equality into the deeply segregated south and the rest of the country, was exhausting. But his perseverance and dedication for the cause he stood for, and his deep christian core values helped him to continue to have faith in the change that was unavoidable. Eventually, he message of non-violence was accepted by many. His message of all humankind being the same was echoed around the country. Dr. King used his own personal experience, growing up in the Deep South help him drive the message further into the mainstream America. Dr. King was married to college sweetheart, and they had four kids together.

Dr. King's contribution wasn't limited to African American only. It also crossed oceans well into his ancestral home...Africa. At the same time when America was dealing with the civil rights movements, some African nations were also were fighting to end years of colonization by many European counties: South Africa, Morocco and Kenya to name a few. Most of these countries used Dr. King's method to gain their independencies. Some succeeded right away, and for some, like South Africa it took many more years to accomplish their mission and fulfill their dream.

Furthermore, Dr. King's legacy starches to all walks of life. I, an African immigrant, got this opportunity to talk about the man I admire the most is partying because of him and the movement he led.

Dr. King's struggle, dedication, and commitment, I am able to call this great nation home without being a second class citizen. The legacy he left behind will enrich, and motivate someone like myself to follow his footsteps and eventually make a name for myself.

Please note: The civil rights movement had many supports. People from all walks of life (including whites) fought for equality. This was a collective effort that help start the healing process for one of the darkest chapter of this land of the free.