Civil Rights Movement: Martin Luther King Jr.

Explore these resources to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.

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Rep. Lewis Reflects on King, Obama (All Things Considered)

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Martin Luther King Jr. (Time for Kids): Article highlights important events in MLK Jr.'s life.

50 Years After MLK (Junior Scholastic):  Detailed account of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and the impact his legacy continues to have in this country.

1. “Martin Luther King Jr.” Gale Biography Online Collection, Gale, Detroit, MI, 2010. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/PC4295802405/BIC?u=mlin_c_lms&sid=BIC&xid=5afd63aa. Accessed 3 Feb. 2020.

2. King, Martin Luther, Jr.. Image. Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 16 Jan. 2020. school.eb.com/levels/middle/assembly/view/12356. Accessed 3 Feb. 2020.