Martin Luther King Jr.
Definition
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American clergyman and civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance to achieve social change.
Analogy
Consider Martin Luther King Jr. as a conductor leading an orchestra - his orchestra being those fighting for civil rights. He didn't play every instrument himself but led them all towards creating beautiful music together - achieving equality.
Related terms
"I Have a Dream" Speech: A public speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr., advocating for freedom and equality for all races which became an iconic moment in American history.
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.: The tragic event when MLK was killed in Memphis Tennessee on April 4th, 1968, which had a significant impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
Nobel Peace Prize: An international recognition that Martin Luther King Jr. received in 1964 for his nonviolent struggle for civil rights.
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