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TODAY’S CLUE: W = V
ANSWER: “MAN MUST EVOLVE FOR ALL HUMAN CONFLICT A METHOD WHICH REJECTS REVENGE, AGGRESSION AND RETALIATION.” —MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 • aged 39
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and civil rights leader who became the most prominent voice of the nonviolent movement to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
Early Life
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, King was raised in a family deeply rooted in the Black church. He excelled academically, entering college at a young age and later earning a doctorate in theology.
Civil Rights Leadership
King emerged as a national leader during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He helped organize marches, boycotts, and protests that challenged segregation through disciplined nonviolent action.
Philosophy
Inspired by Christian teachings and the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, King advocated nonviolence as both a moral stance and an effective strategy for social change.
Major Achievements
King played a key role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership and commitment to justice.
Legacy
King’s legacy reshaped American society. His words, leadership, and moral clarity continue to influence movements for civil rights, equality, and peaceful protest around the world.