Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential civil rights leader and a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s. He advocated for equal rights for African Americans through nonviolent protests, speeches, and activism.
Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement refers to the social and political movement in the United States that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
Nonviolent Protests: Nonviolent protests involve peaceful actions such as sit-ins, boycotts, or marches used by activists to bring attention to social injustices without resorting to violence.
Activism: Activism refers to taking action or advocating for a cause, often with the goal of bringing about social or political change.
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