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Civil Rights Movement
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Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat
On Thursday, December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Birmingham bus, setting off a chain of events that catapulted King to world fame. -
National Newspaper awarded Martin Luther King
National Newspaper awarded him with Russwurn Award in 1957 for his never ending dedication. -
King was awarded the Spingarn Medal
In 1957, King was awarded the Spingarn Medal for his civil rights achievements. The medal is awarded to outstanding African Americans by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Garrow, David J. "King, Martin Luther, Jr." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 10 Jan. 2012. -
Martin Luther King was Arrested
As MIA leader, King became the focus of white hatred. On the afternoon of January 26, King was arrested for the first time, spending some time in jail before being released . He went to Jail because of the Boycott. -
Martin Luther King Birthday
In 1986 Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a national holiday. While alive, King became the symbol of hope for African Americans and for America as a whole that brotherhood and sisterhood could be obtained.
