Biographies of the Heroes:

Reverend Doctor Martin Luther (Michael) King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was the prominent pastor of a local black Baptist church, and King followed in his father’s footsteps as soon as he reached adulthood. As a social activist, King was instrumental in finding a moral and non-violent way to fight and overcome legally sanctioned racism and injustice in the American South of the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Although often criticized, King received a multitude of honors including the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, the 1965 American Liberties Medallion, the 1966 Margaret Sanger Award, the 1971 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Recording for “Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam”, and the 1977 US Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Notable Attributes:

Courage, Activism, Nonviolence, Oratory, Mercy, Inclusivity, Vision, Prodigal Love

Principles:

Put God First
Find Your Own Path
Stand Up for What You Believe
Forgive Yourself & Move Forward
Develop Your Talents
Serve the Least
Be Inclusive
Forgive the sins and debts of others
Honor service
Maximize Your Resources
Be Bold
Attend to the Details
Be Persistent
Be Ready
Love Generously
Turn the Other Cheek
Forgive Your Enemies