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MLK and the Civil Rights Movement
This page is a work in progress and we are developing this page devoted to the life of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and scholarship devoted to the Civil Rights Movement. If you would like to make a suggestion or for us to feature please reach out at any time. Thank you in advance for your contributions and utilization of this site. Overall, here are specific resources related to MLK and his contributions to Civil Rights within the United States and around the world . . .
- Martin Luther King, Jr. - Nobel Prize BiographyWhen the inventor, entrepreneur and businessman Alfred Nobel died, his will stated that his fortune was to be used to reward “those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” Nobel’s prize would reward outstanding efforts in the fields that he was most involved in during his lifetime: physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. - Britannica EncyclopediaBritannica’s worldwide team of editors and contributors write, update, and revise tens of thousands of articles.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. - King Center for Nonviolent Social ChangeTheir mission is to empower people to create a just, humane, equitable and peaceful world by applying Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and methodology (Nonviolence365).
- Martin Luther King, Jr. - NAACPThe NAACP is the home of grassroots activism for civil rights and social justice. They are active in advocating and litigating for the civil rights due to Black America.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - National Museum of African American History & Culture / Smithsonian InstitutionThe National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.
- Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. - National Civil Rights MuseumEstablished in 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel, where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Through interactive exhibits, historic collections, dynamic speakers and special events, the museum offers visitors a chance to walk through history and learn more about a tumultuous and inspiring period of change.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. - United Civil Rights TrailMartin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home and related information.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute - Stanford UniversityThe Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute to provide a permanent financial base for the King Papers Project and a broad range of other educational activities.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. - Freedom CenterThe Martin Luther King Jr Freedom Center collaborates with educational, public service, and community-based initiatives. Our mission is to advance youth and family civic engagement, ethical leadership, and economic and educational equity. We aim to create change through personal transformation and direct action in the most vulnerable high-poverty communities of the East Bay Region and Northern California.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. at Morehouse CollegeThe mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. - AmeriCorps ProfileAmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities.