About the Speaker: Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) was an American leader who fought for equal rights for Black people in the United States. He believed that everyone should be treated fairly, regardless of their skin color.
He wanted to change society through peaceful protests, not violence. His most famous speech, I Have a Dream, was delivered in Washington, D.C., in 1963. In this speech, he shared his dream of a country where people could live together in freedom and equality.
In 1964, he received the Nobel Peace Prize. He was killed in 1968, but his words and ideas continue to inspire people around the world.
