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Racial Tensions

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, fighting against racial segregation and discrimination through non-violent civil disobedience. Born on January 15, 1929, he became a Baptist minister and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. His leadership in events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by Rosa Parks, and his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, inspired countless others to join the struggle for equality. His legacy remains a powerful reminder of the fight for justice.

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Racial Tensions

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  1. Racial Tensions In the 1960’s

  2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • D.O.B. January 15, 1929 • Died on April 4th, 1968 at 39 years old • Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 • Baptist Minister • African-American Civil Rights Movement • Peace Movement

  3. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • Wanted to end racial segregation and racial discrimination • To do this, he used civil disobedience and other non-violent means • An example of civil disobedience would be sit-ins at all white dinners

  4. Montgomery Bus Boycott • Happened in 1955, Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the leaders • During this time his home was bombed • All started with Rosa Parks • Ended with a ruling that there would be no segregation in the bus system

  5. March on Washington • Happened in 1963 • This is where Dr. King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech

  6. Teaching on Dr. King Activity

  7. MLKJ’s Civil Rights Timeline • Find major events to create a timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s experiences.

  8. Ku Klux Klan • White supremacy group that acted as vigilantes • Wore masks and white robes • Uses terrorism, violence and lynching to intimidate and oppress African-Americans

  9. The Sneetches • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3yJomUhs0g • Discuss

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