FAMOUS CIVIL RIGHT ACTIVISTS
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Seeing the world in black and white, Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor, Civil Rights Activist, humanitarian, and a leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He imagined the world in colour and that one day, it becomes the images he wanted. He is best known as the man who has a dream. Martin Luther King Jr, Delivered his speech at August 28, 1963.Washington D.C. "I have a dream that my four children will one day, live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin, But the content of their Character." - Martin Luther King Jr. Bio: Born: January 15. 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Assassinated: April 4 1968, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Spouse: Coretta Scott King Children: Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King III, Yolanda King, Bernice King Parents: Alberta Williams King, Martin Luther King Sr |
MALCOLM X (MAlcolm little)
Malcom X
was an African American Muslim minister and a human rights activist. Preaching to fight Racism, Malcolm X became one of the most greatest, influential African American in history. To his admirers he was a courageous advocate for the rights of blacks, a man who indicted white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against black Americans; detractors accused him of preaching racism and violence. "A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." - Malcolm X Bio: Born: May 19, 1925, North Omaha, Nebraska, United States Assassinated: February 21, 1965 New York, United States Spouse: Betty Shabazz Children: Qubilah Shabazz, Llyasah Shabazz, Malikah Shabazz, Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz, Attallah Shabazz, Malaak Shabazz |
Rosa Parks
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an African-American civil rights activist. Rosa Parks is famous for being the mother and first lady of the Civil rights and freedom movement.
"I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up" - Rosa Parks Bio: Born: February 4, 1913, Tuskegee, Alabama, United States Died: October 24 2005 Spouse: Raymond Parks |
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, well known as the 16th President of the United States. He lead the northern nation during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves. Abraham Lincoln is regarded as one America's greatest heroes due to both his incredible impact on the nation and his unique appeal.
"When i do good, I feel good. When i do bad, i feel bad. That's my religion" - Abraham Lincoln Bio: Born: February 12, 1809, HodgenVille, Kentucky, United States Height: 1.93m Assassinated: April 15, 1865, Washington D.C. United States. Spouse: Mary Todd Lincoln Children: William Wallace Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln, Tad Lincoln, Edward Baker Lincoln. |