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Black Lives, Black History: Martin Luther King Jr.

Guide to research and resources for African American History.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister, best known for his role as a Civil Rights leader and spokesman. King was award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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