Martin Luther King Jr. was a strong African American leader in
             the constant struggle for social, economic, and political equality.
             Kings leadership played a strong role in the civil rights movement.
             To prove the strong leadership abilities he lead peaceful rallies
             showing what he believed in, peaceful action. The speeches written
             and given by Martin Luther King touched the hearts of millions.
             King was a leader strong in his beliefs and in the hope for equality
             for all blacks, was assassinated. The assignation of Martin Luther
             King Jr. left millions shocked. Even after his death the struggle for
             Martin Luther King Jr. had his first taste of segregation at the age
             of seven. Kings best friend was a white boy, one day the boy's
             mother told King it was no longer possible for him to play with the
             boy or even be on their property. That was the first time King
             realized how bad things really were.
             Signs posted all over town read: White Only, Colored Only, or
             No Negroes. Whites as a sign of disrespect would only call a black
             by their first name. King never forgot the day when a white man
             called his father "boy". King learned to have respect all people
             from his parents, most especially his mother. She set up strong
             family values, no matter were he was he always had to be home in
             time for dinner with his parents. Martin started collage at the age of
             fifteen, not knowing what he wanted to do with the rest of his life.
             In college he meet his future wife Corretta Scott. On June 18, 1953
             they were married and soon after moved to Montgomery were he
             began his career as a preacher in a small urban congregation. He
             believed in non-violent ways and taught what he believed.
             His push for civil rights began with E.D. Nixon, who asked King
             if he would join the bus boycott team. King was glad to help and
             rushed to the aid of Nixon and his associates. On the day o...