Martin Luther King, Jr. was known for his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, his advocacy for nonviolent resistance, and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. He was a Baptist minister and social activist who fought against racial discrimination and segregation, and worked to advance the rights of African Americans and other marginalized communities. He also received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his efforts to end racial inequality and injustice.
