Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He is best known for his role in advancing civil rights through nonviolent civil disobedience and organizing protests, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his efforts in combatting racial inequality and promoting civil rights for all Americans. He was tragically assassinated in 1968 at the age of 39, but his legacy and teachings continue to inspire people around the world to fight for justice and equality.
