Remembering his life & legacy through pictures, his words & students’ thoughts.

1. Our school honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembering his life & legacy through pictures, his words & students’ thoughts. Presented by Dr. MLK Jr. Middle SGA & Ms. Caruso

2. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia.

3. He is remembered for his strong beliefs on equality. He was willing to give 110% to his fight for freedom.

4. Dr. King made his famous “I have a dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

5. At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize (1964).

6. How do you feel about Dr. King’s work? What does it mean to attend a school named after him?Read your peers’ reactions.

7. The American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968) refers to the reform movements in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination against African Americans. During that time, there were violent crimes committed against them.

8. “Dr. King’s inspiring speeches caused many minds to think about what happened. He encouraged people to treat everyone equally.”-Victor Rojas

9. “Back then, people were treated unfairly. It seems to have changed for the better.”-Renee Cunningham

10. “To me, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great leader. His words can influence you to do what you believe in,”-Anthony Bell

11. “He was a great man who helped bring about good changes for this country.” – Bella Umberger

12. “His legacy has changed history forever. He has shown us that we are all equal people; no matter our skin color, religion or ethnicity.”-Alex Ziolkowski

13. “Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great leader who awakened many Americans to finally giving African Americans the rights and respect that they deserved” –Teju Peejay

14. “ “Being a student here (at MLK Jr. Middle) means a lot to me because our school is mixed with many races. Our school is basically created by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s influence.” –Breanna Henderson

15. ENDING SCHOOL SEGREGATION The Little Rock Nine In 1957, African American students were not allowed to attend Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. The Little Rock Nine refused to give up on attending Central High School. The Little Rock Nine were rejected from Central High because of their race.

16. “Going to MLK Jr. Middle means pride. I am glad to say that I go to school here. It says that people still care about what this man did for the USA,”-Nia Phillips

17. “Dr. King helped our world’s cultures come together as one. He is my hero!”- Ipek Sarp

18. Dr. King was shot at 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968 while he was standing on the Lorraine Motel’s second floor balcony in Memphis, Tennessee.

19. “Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great man that helped with the great deed of combining races together.”-Kevin Huynh

20. The times-they are changing…

21. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School SGAExecutive Board 2010

22. “And if I had one wish…that Dr. King could have just been there for a second in time…it would have made my heart rejoice.” -Rev. Jesse Jackson’s comment on Barack Obama’s election

23. “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place, but I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will, and He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land.”

24. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929 - 1968