What did Martin Luther King achieve in his life?

Martin Luther King describes his childhood. Martin Luther King: Face To Face (BBC, 1961). Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King was the son of a Baptist minister, Martin Senior, and a schoolteacher, Alberta Williams King. read more

He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. Martin Luther King Jr., was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. read more

In a nutshell: Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany on 10 November 1483, the son of a copper-mine owner. read more